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Warriors vs. Rockets Western Conference Showdown: Golden State Faces Houston as Betting Favorite

The Golden State Warriors will face the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday night. Both teams will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back, with the Warriors playing in Dallas and the Rockets hosting the Suns the night before. Houston is the betting favorite with a line of -6.5. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 EST. Stay tuned for our Warriors vs. Rockets prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warriors +199 | Rockets -236
• Spread: Warriors +6.5 (-110) | Rockets -6.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 217 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 70%.

Golden State vs Houston Stats

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have won their last two games with Jimmy Butler in the lineup, beating the Bulls and Bucks on the road. Butler has scored at least 20 points in both games and is filling in well for Andrew Wiggins. Steph Curry continues to lead the team in scoring, averaging 23.3 points per game and shooting 39.2% from three-point range. The Warriors are focusing on a win-now mentality by pairing Butler with Curry. The team is also developing young players like Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski. The Warriors are currently ranked 18th in scoring and 10th in defense, with a record of 27-26. They rank 26th in field goal percentage and 30th in free throw percentage offensively, but excel in rebounding. Defensively, they rank 11th in opponent field goal percentage and 13th in free throw percentage allowed.

Houston Rockets Analysis

The Houston Rockets recently ended their worst losing streak of the season by defeating the Toronto Raptors 94-87, with Dillon Brooks leading the team with 19 points. However, they are now facing an injury to top player Alperen Sengun. Jalen Green is their top scorer, averaging 21.4 PPG, while Amen Thompson has shown improvement with 13.8 PPG and 8.0 RPG. The Rockets have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 15th for offense and 5th for defense in the league. Their stats show that they have a solid defense, allowing 45.38% of field goals and 35.64% of three-pointers. Additionally, they have the highest average of rebounds per game in the league. Their upcoming games and lineup decisions will need to be carefully monitored.

Warriors Expected to Roll Over Injury-Plagued Rockets on Consecutive Nights

Both teams are facing the challenge of playing on consecutive nights, with Golden State having the advantage of better health compared to the Rockets, who are missing two starters and may need to rest another player. The Rockets have struggled in their recent six-game losing streak, especially when not at full strength in the starting lineup. The absence of key players Fred Van Vleet and Jabari Smith Jr. will be significant losses for the team, as both players contribute significantly in scoring and defensive roles. Furthermore, there is the possibility that Sengun will be sidelined due to a back injury. In contrast, Golden State has strengthened their roster with the addition of veteran Jimmy Butler, who has boosted the team's performance in the two games he has played. With stars Curry and Green leading the charge, the Warriors are expected to overpower the fatigued and injury-plagued Rockets in this matchup. Betting on the Warriors to cover the spread appears to be a favorable decision.

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