Warriors at Rockets (Nov. 20): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Warriors have yet to win on the road this season, but they’re still large favorites (-9.5) in Sunday’s visit to struggling Houston. The #Rockets have two starters who may not play.

In eight tries so far, the defending NBA champion Warriors have yet to win a road game in the 2022-23 season. But they’ll have a golden opportunity to change that on Sunday in Houston.

If you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research for the Rockets-Warriors game, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.

The game starts at 6:00 p.m. Central and can be seen via AT&T SportsNet Southwest (in Houston markets) or on NBA League Pass.

The Rockets (3-13) are already 10 games below .500 with the worst record in the Western Conference, and they’re coming off a deflating home loss Friday versus Indiana in which they blew a 20-point lead. Kevin Porter Jr. sat out with a sore lower back, and he’s doubtful versus Golden State (7-9). Making matters worse, starting center Alperen Sengun is now questionable with a sore right groin.

The only potential consolation for Houston is that the Warriors will be on a back-to-back, since they also play at New Orleans on Monday. Since the Pelicans are a tougher opponent on paper, Golden State coach Steve Kerr could opt to be more cautious with minutes and availability versus a perceived weaker opponent in Houston.

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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Warriors -9.5
  • Money line: Warriors -500 / Rockets +375
  • Over-under: 232.5

Click here to place your bets at BetMGM.

Warriors at Rockets injury report:

  • Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate out (sore right ankle), Bruno Fernando out (sore left knee), Kevin Porter Jr. doubtful (sore lower back), Alperen Sengun questionable (sore right groin)
  • Warriors: Andre Iguodala out (left hip injury management)

Expected Lineups

Advice and prediction

The vibes are not great in Houston at the moment, and since the Rockets won’t play again until Friday, expect head coach Stephen Silas to be cautious with any nagging injuries (Porter’s back and Sengun’s groin), given potential for nearly a week’s worth of rest.

If the Warriors aggressively pursue the victory — they should be incentivized to finally get a road win, and Iguodala is the only likely absence — this has the makings of a game that could get ugly.

Prediction: Warriors 121, Rockets 108

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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