The Houston Rockets (14-32) wrap up their five-game road trip Friday against the Golden State Warriors (32-13). Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center. Below, we look at the Rockets vs. Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Rockets are 3-1 on their road trip and have won two games in a row. They had lost 11 of 12 games prior to their road trip. Houston’s 116.5 points allowed per game ranks last in the league.
The Warriors are playing the third game of a seven-game homestand and they have been scuffling. They are 3-6 in their last nine games and lost to the Indiana Pacers at home Thursday despite being double-digit favorites. Golden State is 3-4 since G Klay Thompson returned.
Rockets at Warriors odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Rockets +470 (bet $100 to win $470) | Warriors -700 (bet $700 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +10.5 (-112) | Warriors -10.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Rockets at Warriors key injuries
Rockets
- None
Warriors (not officially submitted)
- F Draymond Green (back) out
- F Otto Porter (foot) out
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Rockets at Warriors odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 121, Rockets 109
Money line
The Warriors are a little confusing right now. They had won seven of their previous eight home games but were upset Thursday night 121-117 by the Pacers.
The Rockets have won three of four but I just don’t have the confidence to see them handing Golden State a second straight home loss.
PASS on the money line.
Against the spread
The Rockets have been playing better and have covered the spread in all three of their wins across their last four games. However, don’t bet on them unless you think they will beat the Warriors outright — they have not covered the spread in a loss since Dec. 11.
The Warriors have covered the spread in 25 of their 32 victories, and have covered the spread in seven of their last eight wins.
I expect a bounceback game from Golden State. Take the WARRIORS -10.5 (-108).
Over/Under
Four of the last six games for the Warriors have gone Over the projected total.
Eight of the last 12 games for the Rockets have hit the Over.
The Rockets give up the most points in the game and have scored 114 or more in four straight.
Take OVER 228.5 (-108).
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