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The Golden State Warriors (1-1) visit the Houston Rockets (0-2) on Sunday. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Warriors went 4-0 vs. Rockets last season
The Warriors knocked off the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Friday to cover as 3.5-point road underdogs. G Stephen Curry led all scorers with 41 points on 7 of 10 from the 3-point line and 14 of 19 shooting. G Chris Paul had a double-double with 10 points and 12 assists while 6 total Golden State players scored in double figures.
The Rockets fell 126-122 in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday while covering as 3-point road underdogs. C Alperen Sengun (25 points, 14 rebounds), G Fred VanVleet (24 points, 12 assits), and G Jalen Green (22 points) led 6 Houston players scoring in double figures.
Warriors at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:07 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Rockets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors -6.5 (-115) | Rockets +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Warriors at Rockets key injuries
Warriors
- G Stephen Curry (foot) questionable
- F Draymond Green (ankle) probable
- F Jonathan Kuminga (foot) questionable
Rockets
- F Tari Eason (leg) out
- G Nate Hinton (ankle) probable
- C Jock Landale (head) out
- G Victor Oladipo (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Warriors at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 117, Rockets 104
Moneyline
PASS.
The Warriors are the rightful favorites in this matchup but with -275 odds, there is no profit to be made. Bet on the spread.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -6.5 (-115).
The Warriors are coming off a good road win in Sacramento where they closed the game strong. Against a lesser Rockets team, they should be expected to have another strong road performance. The one thing to be cautious of backing the Warriors is if Curry does not play; it should not change the overall outcome of the game, but it could provide Houston the ability to keep it closer.
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 225.5 (-110).
The Over is just 1-3 in the 4 combined games between these franchises and this line will be the lowest pregame total set for the Warriors this season. The Under has hit in each of the last 3 matchups between Golden State and Houston and is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings, including 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Houston.
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