James Harden and the Houston Rockets did what many assumed impossible: defeat the Golden State Warriors in an Sportsbook round playoff game. Sure, Stephen Curry did not play due to that ankle injury, but let’s not take anything away from the completely dysfunctional Rockets. While there is no doubt that they hope Curry misses Game 4, that does not look likely as the probable MVP looks set to return Sunday.
- UNDER is 11-5 in the previous 16 meetings in Houston.
- The Rockets are 7-1 ATS in their last eight Sunday games.
- UNDER is 6-0 in the Warriors’ last six road games.
Online book Sportsbook currently has the Warriors tabbed as 9.5-point road favorites for their Game 4 showdown. As far as the total is concerned, the shop is offering OVER 217 at -115 and UNDER 217 at -105.
Curry tweaked his ankle in Game 1 and missed games two and three but the Warriors bring a 2-1 series lead into Sunday’s showdown. Reports have emerged that Steph will indeed be back on the floor Sunday after he had stated that he was feeling game-ready after practice.
"I think I can play through a little bit of discomfort and whatnot, especially in a playoff situation," Curry said.
The Warriors had gone 5-0 straight up and 4-1 against the spread in the first five meetings (three regular season, two playoff) between the two teams entering Game 3.
It took a late James Harden Sportsbook for the Rockets to prevail 97-96 in Thursday’s Game 3, but that should give the team some optimism and renewed confidence ahead of Game 4.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Houston Rockets opened as 6.5-point underdogs at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 216 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Warriors to win this game 109-99. 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 currently sport a record of 42-43, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 37-47-1 ATS. The Golden State Warriors are 75-10 and 45-37-3 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Rockets post a 48-37 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Warriors have gone 46-38-1 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Golden State injuries news.
This game pits the Houston Rockets, currently No. 10 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Golden State Warriors, who rate No. 1 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Houston's No. 4-ranked offense averaging 106.09 PPG, against a Golden State Warriors defense that ranks No. 19 at 103.76 PPG. The Houston Rockets field goal percentage has averaged 44.99% so far, less than the Golden State Warriors shooters have achieved on the year, 48.62% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Warriors endured a 97-96 loss at the hands of the Rockets on Thursday, despite a 22-point effort from Marreese Speights at Toyota Center.
- Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
- Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
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Golden State home to Houston, Wednesday, April 27th
