The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets in Thursday’s NBA nightcap.
The pregame narrative: I believe a short-handed Golden State team will lose its sixth straight game. Additional prop bets on Buddy Hield and Jalen Green round out this +275 wager.
Check out my Rockets vs. Warriors same-game parlay predictions for Dec. 5.
Rockets vs. Warriors predictions
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Parlay: Rockets moneyline + Buddy Hield over 2.5 threes + Jalen Green over 0.5 steals (+275)
Rockets moneyline (-162): This is a revenge spot for the Rockets, who suffered a 127-121 overtime loss to the Warriors earlier in the season.
Golden State is on a five-game losing streak. Without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, I believe their losing woes continue against an improving Rockets team.
Golden State is 87-148 all-time without Curry. The situation worsens without the presence of Green, whose versatility and defensive prowess would be the X-factor in this matchup.
Houston is winless in its last 14 games against the Warriors, so laying a juicy moneyline price could be discomforting. However, these two teams are trending in opposite directions.
The Rockets are 6-0 after a loss this season.
After a nine-point defeat to the Kings on Tuesday, Ime Udoka’s team will be determined to get back on track.
SGP legs
Hield over 2.5 threes (-190): In Curry’s absence, the Warriors will depend on Hield to produce from behind the arc.
In the four games without Curry, he has drained at least three shots from distance:
- Oct. 29 vs. Pelicans: 7-for-11 from three.
- Oct. 30 vs. Pelicans: 4-for-12 from three.
- Nov. 2 at Rockets: 6-for-10 from three.
- Nov. 27 vs. Thunder: 5-for-8 from three.
Houston’s strong defence doesn’t present the best matchup for the veteran guard, who has shown to be streaky. However, the heavy shot volume will make up for his inconsistencies.
This line feels like a layup.
Green over 0.5 steals (-190): Green is slowly evolving into a solid defender.
The 22-year-old guard has recorded a steal in seven of the last 10 games.
Curry is the Warriors’ primary ball handler. Without him and Draymond creating plays, the team is prone to a few more turnovers.
This opens up plenty of minutes for Brandin Podziemski, who has seen his turnover rate increase when tasked to create his own offence.
This is a favourable matchup for Green to rack up defensive stats.
Picks made at 12:08 p.m. on 12/04/24.
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