The Houston Rockets (34-20) will travel to Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors (12-43) Thursday in the first game since the All-Star break. Tip-off is set for 10:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Rockets-Warriors sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Rockets at Warriors: Key injuries
Rockets
- SG Eric Gordon (leg) questionable
- SF Bruno Caboclo (knee) out
Warriors
- PG Stephen Curry (hand) out
- SG Klay Thompson (knee) out
- C Kevon Looney (hip) probable
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Rockets at Warriors: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockets 128, Warriors 110
Moneyline (ML)
The Rockets (-556) are big moneyline favorites on the road over the Warriors (+400) Thursday night. While both teams will be rusty after a long break between games, the Warriors just don’t have enough scoring to keep up with the Rockets. PASS on this moneyline as the odds just aren’t good enough to take Houston.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS (-10.5, -106) open this contest as double-digit favorites over the Warriors. With the Rockets now even smaller than ever, they could be vulnerable to teams punishing them in the post, however, the Warriors aren’t a team with great size. They likely won’t be able to pound them under the basket, and they certainly can’t out-shoot the Rockets without Curry and Thompson. Despite the big point spread, take the Rockets to cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference Finals rematch is set for 234.5 points, which feels about right considering just how great the Rockets have been on offense this season. Houston is averaging over 118 points per game, second-most in the NBA. On the other side are the Warriors, who are allowing nearly 115 points per contest. Expect this to be a high-scoring game with the OVER 234.5 (-106) hitting at Chase Center.
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