In Game 4 of the Western Conference final, the Houston Rockets became the first team to beat the Golden State Warriors in Oakland since Kevin Durant joined the team, while re-establishing home-court advantage in the process. With the series knotted at two games apiece, James Harden and company are aiming to keep the momentum rolling in Game 5 at Toyota Center. After yet another game went below the total, expect sportsbooks to get tons of action on the UNDER in this one. The UNDER has now paid out in six of the Warriors’ last seven games.
Sportsbook opened the Rockets as slight 1-point home favorites with a total of 219.5.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of the Warriors’ last five games on the road.
- The Rockets are 1-3 ATS in their last four games at home.
- The total has gone UNDER in six of the Warriors’ last eight games on the road against the Rockets.
After allowing 126 points on 52.2 percent shooting to the Dubs in a Game 3 blowout, Houston bounced back in a big way defensively by limiting the Warriors to only 92 points in Game 4. Chris Paul didn’t show any ill effects of a foot injury, as the superstar point guard produced his best game of the series in a 27-point effort on 10-of-20 shooting.
Holding a 10-point advantage in the fourth quarter, the Warriors let Game 4 slip away, as Golden State notched only 12 fourth-quarter points. The Dubs shot 39.3 percent from the field in the tilt, with all-star shooting guard Klay Thompson contributing only 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting. The absence of veteran swingman Andre Iguodala, who didn’t play in Game 4 due to a leg injury, was clearly evident across the board for the defending champs. As of this writing, Iguodala was listed as questionable for tonight.
After the Warriors claimed Game 1 on the road, Golden State continued to prove it could get the job done in Houston. The Warriors are 10-4 SU and ATS in their past 14 trips to 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 1-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 223.5 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
A 108-103 result in favor of the Rockets is the prediction by the OddsShark handicapping pick engine. 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 75-21 (49-45-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Golden State Warriors are currently 68-28 (41-54-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Houston is 39-56-1 OU and Golden State is 45-50-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Golden State injuries news.
The Rockets sit at No. 3 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Warriors are at No. 22 on that betting chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Houston's No. 2-ranked offense (111.68 PPG) against a Golden State defense that ranks No. 17 at 106.7 PPG. The Rockets have averaged 45.76% from the field per game, less than the Warriors have managed so far this NBA season (49.81% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Golden State is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games on the road
- Golden State is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Houston
- Houston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
- Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State home to Houston, Saturday, May 26
