Warriors a Big Favorite Again vs Rockets
The Golden State Warriors failed to cover a double-digit spread in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets, but they'll get another chance on Thursday night when the teams hit the hardwood in Game 2 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.
Golden State took a 1-0 series lead on Tuesday night with a 110-106 home win over Houston as a 10.5-point favorite on the NBA betting lines at the online sportsbooks. That was Golden State's eighth UNDER result in their last 10 games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the Houston Rockets listed as 10-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 220 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 112-108 result in favor of the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors are 76-17 so far on the NBA season, and 52-40-1 ATS vs the spread betting line. The Houston Rockets, meanwhile, are 64-31 and 56-39 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Golden State go 41-51-1 and the Rockets go 49-46 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Houston injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 2-rated Golden State Warriors and the No. 8-ranked Houston Rockets, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Golden State's No. 8-rated NBA squad against Houston's No. 10-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Golden State rates No. 2 in the league with 10.84 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 1 with 11.16 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston lost its last outing, a 110-106 result against the Warriors on May 19. The Rockets covered in that game as a +10.5-point underdog, while the 216 combined points took the game UNDER the total.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Golden State, Saturday, May 23rd