Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Golden State Warriors to cover +1.5 spread.
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by Stephen Abiola | in NBA Picks
Houston Rockets versus Golden State Warriors is Game 1 of this seven-game series on Sunday night at Toyota Center. It’s one of the spiciest Round 1 playoffs in the West, with the two heavyweights last locking horns in 2019. The Rockets were impressive in the regular season, transforming into a tough, physical, and athletic side. They looked good, especially in defense, boasting the sixth-best record of 109.8 PAPG. Ime Udoka’s men are clearly the dark horses in the championship race.
Golden State Warriors, on the other hand, managed to turn around their mid-season burnout to secure the No. 7 seed in the conference. Jimmy Butler’s trade certainly saved their season, entering the postseason with an impressive 7-3 record in the last 10 games. The Warriors are 24-7 with the former Miami All-Star in the lineup and have sometimes looked unstoppable when Green, Curry, and Butler are on the floor. That explains why they enter Game 1 as slight underdogs (-105).
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Players list
J. Green
A. Thompson
F. VanVleet
M. Moody
B. Podziemski
S. Curry
J. Butler
D. Green
Substitutes
A. Holiday
R. Sheppard
J. Green
T. Eason
J. Smith
C. Whitmore
J. Tate
P. Spencer
B. Hield
G. Payton II
J. Kuminga
G. Santos
K. Knox
K. Looney
B. Key
Houston Rockets - Golden State Warriors Key Points
- The point total went under in the last four Houston vs Golden State meetings.
- The Warriors are 3-1 in their last four visits to the Toyota Center.
- The Warriors are 6-4 ATS in their previous 10 matches.
- The Rockets are 1-3 in their last four matches.
Our Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Rockets ran out of steam at the tail end of the regular season, losing their last three matches. While they were under no pressure to win, every playoff side would wish to enter the postseason with a winning momentum. That could put them in trouble against the Warriors, who have looked good since Butler joined them. However, neither team has been firing on all cylinders lately.
The Warriors scored an average of 117.4 PPG in the last five matches, whereas Houston Rockets averaged 113.6 points. It’s also worth mentioning that the Warriors won the season series 2-1. We think they may have an edge in Game 1. Our prediction for Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors: Golden State Warriors to cover +1.5 spread.
Prediction:
Golden State Warriors to cover +1.5 spread.
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