The Golden State Warriors have won but failed to cover the spread at the sportsbooks in each of the first two games of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets as those teams meet in Game 3 of the set on Saturday night.
Golden State beat Houston 110-106 as a 10.5-point home favorite in Game 1 of the series, then topped the Rockets 99-98 as a 9.5-point home favorite in Game 2 on Thursday night. Both of those contests turned out as UNDER results.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Houston Rockets installed as -1-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 217.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 112-108 win for the Warriors. 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 Houston Rockets sit at 64-32 (57-39 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Golden State Warriors are currently 77-17 (52-41-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Houston is 49-47 OU and Golden State is 41-52-1 OU. This season the Houston Rockets are 64-32 overall and 57-39 ATS against the number, while the Golden State Warriors are 77-17 and 52-41-1 ATS. As for the totals, Houston is 49-47 on the OU, and Golden State is 41-52-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Golden State injuries news.
The Rockets - Warriors betting odds would favor the Warriors if the lines were set according to power rankings. Houston is rated No. 8 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Golden State Warriors sit at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Houston's No. 4-ranked offense averaging 104.82 PPG, against a Golden State Warriors defense that ranks No. 14 at 99.3 PPG. The Houston Rockets field goal percentage has averaged 44.55% so far, less than the Golden State Warriors shooters have achieved on the year, 47.64% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rockets were a 99-98 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Warriors. They covered the +9.5-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (197) made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State at Houston, Monday, May 25th