Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Odds & Picks

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors meet tonight in a game that features two teams heading in opposite directions. The Rockets have been one of the most pleasant surprises in the Western Conference, sitting in 2nd place with an impressive defensive identity under head coach Ime Udoka. Their 106.5 defensive rating ranks No. 2 in the league, a nod to the gritty nature of this young-and-veteran-mixed team. Houston has yet to lose back-to-back games this season. After a statement win against first-place Oklahoma City last week, they stumbled against Sacramento on Monday. Tonight’s matchup feels like a comeback opportunity for the Rockets.

On the other hand, the Warriors are enduring one of their toughest stretches in recent memory. A five-game losing streak and dire offensive woes — failing to surpass 120 points in their last eight games — have sent them tumbling down the standings. To add to their woes, Golden State will be without both Steph Curry and Draymond Green tonight. While they have managed decent shooting performances in recent losses to Denver and Phoenix, their lack of defensive intensity and inability to close out games has been glaring.

Given all this, I still have a strange feeling about tonight. The Warriors are more than capable of taking down this Rockets team. But given the team’s current streak and the fact that their leading scorer and defenseman are out, I’m leaning toward Houston tonight.

Rockets vs Warriors Prediction: Rockets -3.5 (-110) available at time of release. Can be played on that track.

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