Western Conference showdown pits Warriors vs Rockets

The Golden State Warriors will take their league-best 21-3 SU road record into Houston tonight to face the Rockets. The Warriors continue to dominate the NBA and are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games. They opened as slight favorites vs the Rockets, who are 6-4 SU in their last 10 games and will have a lack of scoring punch in their lineup with Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green out due to suspension.

SHARK BITES
  • Houston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home.
  • Golden State is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games vs Houston.
  • Golden State is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games vs Houston.

This will be the Rockets second game back with James Harden after he returned from a hamstring injury. Houston knocked off the T’Wolves handily at home in his return and Harden didn’t have to do much to ensure the victory as he only notched 10 points. That likely won't be the case tonight vs the Warriors as the NBA’s leading scorer will be counted on to make up for Ariza and Green’s absence.

The Rockets haven’t lost at home in over two weeks since they fell to the Warriors, who ran them out of the gym with a final score of 127-114. If Houston wants any shot to knock off the defending champions, they’ll need to execute head coach Mike D’Antoni’s strategy of threes and layups to perfection as Golden State’s defense has given up over 106 points per game this season which ranks 21st in the league.

That being said, the Warriors can allow that many points on the defensive end when they’re averaging over 115 points per game on offense. Golden State leads the league in point differential and its points per game is the highest it’s been in a season since 2014 when they started dominating the NBA. The Warriors opened at -4.5-point favorites and bettors will be interested to know when the Dubs are favored by five points or less, they’re 8-2 SU and ATS in the last 10 games.

The total opened at 233.5 and an OVER may be in the cards for this matchup. These teams rank first and second in points per game and the OVER has hit in eight of Houston’s last nine home games. When you factor in the OVER has hit in seven of Golden State’s last 10 games, fans and bettors will be gunning for an offensive explosion at the Toyota Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Golden State Warriors listed as -3.5-point favorites earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 234 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Rockets to win this game 115-112. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Golden State Warriors will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 21-24-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Houston Rockets are 21-21-1 ATS. Golden State is 24-21-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Houston is 21-22 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Golden State injuries news.

The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 7-rated Golden State Warriors taking on the No. 2-rated Houston Rockets in this NBA contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively the game matches up Houston's No. 2-ranked offense (114.67 PPG) against a Golden State Warriors defense that ranks No. 20 at 106.87 PPG. The Houston Rockets have averaged 46.01% from the field per game, less than the Golden State Warriors have managed so far this NBA season (50.97% on average).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Warriors got a 38-point performance from Klay Thompson as Golden State handed Chicago a 119-112 defeat on Wednesday at United Center.

Houston earned a 116-98 victory over Minnesota on Thursday, getting 30 points from Eric Gordon at Toyota Center.

Betting Trends
  • Golden State is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Golden State's last 10 games
  • Golden State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games
  • Houston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Golden State home to New York, Tuesday, January 23rd
Houston home to Miami, Monday, January 22nd

Houston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home.home Golden State is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games vs Houston. Golden State is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games vs Houston.
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