Sunday’s game between the Rockets (1-8) and Golden State Warriors (7-1) wraps up a brutal five-game road trip for Houston, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. Central and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.
Led by Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr. and Christian Wood, the young Rockets (1-8) enter Sunday with seven straight losses. However, they could be more dangerous than their record looks. After all, the majority of their recent competition has been probable playoff teams — and they led well into the second half in three straight close road losses to the Lakers, Suns, and Nuggets, including Saturday’s heartbreaker at Denver.
As usual, the Warriors (7-1) are led by two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, who has Golden State looking like a contender early this season.
Rockets at Warriors notable injuries:
Reserve forward Danuel House Jr. (right foot sprain) has missed Houston’s last five games, but his return is a possibility. John Wall remains listed as out due to a mutual decision for him not to play, with Houston prioritizing minutes for the development of younger players.
Golden State’s injury report lists Klay Thompson (right Achilles) and second-year center James Wiseman (right knee) as out, though both injuries date back to previous seasons. Among players who reported to 2021-22 training camp, only veteran reserve Andre Iguodala (out, left hip injury management) is listed as injured, which makes the Warriors a significant home favorite over the rebuilding Rockets.
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
- Point spread: Warriors -11.5
- Money line: Rockets +600 / Warriors -1000
- Over-under: 220.5 points
Advice and prediction
The Rockets are likely to be weary at the end of a tough Western Conference road trip, and it’s also the second game of a back-to-back — their first of the 2021-22 season. The Warriors are rested and at home. It would be a surprise if this game is particularly close.
Prediction: Warriors 118, Rockets 104
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