Golden State Warriors (14-9) vs. Houston Rockets (16-8)
December 11, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -1.5; Over/Under: +222.5
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The Houston Rockets play host to the Golden State Warriors at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been in a slump as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after beating the Timberwolves in a 114-106 win on Sunday. Stephen Curry led the team with 30 points and eight assists on eight of 18 shooting, Buddy Hield drained seven 3-pointers to finish with 27 points while Jonathan Kuminga chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks.
As a team, the Warriors shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and scored just 21 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 12 points right away, but they recovered and dominated the second half by 65-48 to make it look easy in the end.
Houston Rockets
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in decent shape as they’ve won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Clippers in a 117-106 road defeat on Sunday. Jalen Green led the team with 31 points, Amen Thompson added 22 points with eight rebounds and four assists, Dillon Brooks scored 19 points while Jabari Smith Jr chipped in with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
As a team, the Rockets shot 48 percent from the field and 15 of 41 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Clippers from the start and poured in 64 points in the first half to jump out in front and they kept their foot on the gas until the lead ballooned to 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won eight of their last nine games at Toyota Center.
- The Warriors have lost each of their last six Wednesday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games at Toyota Center.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Warriors’ last nine games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four games as home favorites against the Warriors have gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Tari Eason ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- Fred VanVleet ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.8) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Kevon Looney ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (17.1) this season.
- Buddy Hield ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (21.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.9).
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.7%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.4).
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors have ruled out Moses Moody again and they have Andrew Wiggins as questionable, while the Rockets are keeping an eye on Steven Adams, Jae’Sean Tate, and Alperen Sengun who are all questionable for this one. The Warriors were really struggling for consistency before their impressive win over the Timberwolves on Sunday, while the Rockets come into this meeting as the team in better form after beating the Clippers for their sixth win in nine outings. You can make an argument for either side here, but the Rockets have been the better team in recent games and I think they get the win and cover at home.
