Warriors vs Rockets Prediction and Odds: Bet Warriors +2 on December 11

Since the 2020-21 season, the Golden State Warriors have dominated the Houston Rockets. The Warriors have won 15 straight games against the Rockets, including two this season. That will be a factor when making NBA expert picks today for this Quarterfinals matchup in the Emirates NBA Cup.

In the Warriors’ last game, they pulled off a 114-106 win after losing the first in back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first game, the Warriors lost 107-90, continuing to show their inconsistency on offense. However, during the NBA Cup, the Warriors went 3-1, with a point differential of eight, but by beating the Dallas Mavericks, they won the West: Group C.

The Rockets also won their group with a 3-1 record. Their 40-point differential led to them hosting this game, making BetUS Sportsbook favor them. They went on the road in their last game, beating an injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers 117-106.

Warriors vs Rockets Game Information

• Game: Golden State Warriors (14-9) vs Houston Rockets (16-8)
• Location: Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
• Day/Time: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:30 p.m. ET
• Warriors vs Rockets Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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Warriors vs Rockets Picks: Best ATS and Over/Under Bets

Golden State Warriors ATS +2

This season, the Rockets have had to clear chances of ending this losing streak to the Warriors. The first time these teams played each other was on November 2 in Houston, and the Warriors won 127-121 in overtime. Stephen Curry missed the game, but Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield combined for 50 points off the bench.

Then, in the second game not long ago, on December 5 in San Francisco, the Warriors were without Curry and Draymond Green but won 99-93. The Warriors’ defense was great, while Kuminga had 33 points and Andrew Wiggins added 23.

WARDELL.
STEPHEN.
CURRY.pic.twitter.com/hA0rsB5Tnj

— GSWL (@WarriorsLatam_) December 9, 2024

In both games, the Rockets had a chance to change NBA news and end their losing streak against the Warriors, but they could not close out. That was without Curry playing, which changes everything for this matchup in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. While this has not been a traditional season for Curry, dealing with injuries, he did score 30 points with eight assists in the win over the Timberwolves.

However, on the other hand, the Rockets must be very motivated to end this losing streak to the Warriors. The Rockets are a good team. They are currently the third seed in the West but can not get over this speed bump. Beating the Warriors in the NBA Cup is the perfect time to change this matchup’s narrative.

Still, this game will be close for NBA picks today. The Rockets will be at home and motivated to get this monkey off their back, while the Warriors have not yet faced this team with their best player on the court this season. This will be close no matter what, so having the Warriors cover the spread makes sense.

Bet on Warriors +2

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Warriors vs Rockets Under 222

This game is going to have a playoff feel to it. Sure, the Emirates NBA Cup is a new tournament that the league has implemented to draw in more viewers, but this matchup carries some weight for the players. The Rockets want to end this losing streak, and eliminating the Warriors from the NBA Cup is just the cherry on top. However, the Warriors want to prove they are still a force in the Western Conference, and winning the NBA Cup could solidify that.

Usually, playoff games tend to be more physical, which does give defenses an advantage. That could play an even bigger role in this game, considering these are two of the best defenses in the league. The Warriors are allowing 109.2 points per game, ranked sixth in the NBA, but they also have the fourth-best defensive rating (108.4). Defensively, the Rockets have a slight edge, ranked third in points allowed (106.6) and second in defensive rating (105.8).

However, the first game between these teams, which totaled 248 points, only 10 in overtime, does complicate things. That made me pick the over in the last matchup between these teams, even with Curry out of the lineup. This game could look like that second matchup between these teams, low-scoring and defensive.

With FVV out, we got a glimpse of a Jalen Green and Amen Thompson backcourt, and it was a pretty sight

They combined for:

– 53 points
– 18-34 FG
– 6-16 3P
– 11-11 FT
– 12 rebounds
– 5 assists
– 2 steals

Is this what the future looks like in Houston? pic.twitter.com/c9KARiHq2b

— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) December 9, 2024

The one big issue is that Curry will be on the court, obviously, but the Rockets’ offense is nothing to overlook. In the win over the Clippers, six players, including the whole starting five, were in double figures. Jalen Green led the way with 31 points, but Amen Thompson had 22, and Dillon Brooks added 19.

There is enough talent on this court to scare NBA betting from the points total, but the under still seems like the best option. Defense is a big part of both teams and in a playoff atmosphere, the game could be a grind.

Bet on Warriors vs Rockets Under 222

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