We've seen some fireworks one quarter in as the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets have combined for 62 points. a victory is still up for grabs for either team, but Golden State is up 32-30 Their offense has come from several players so far.
Both the Warriors and Houston suffered losses in their previous contests, but Golden State is closer to making up for it. Golden State is out front, but they can't get complacent.
Houston @ Golden State
Current Records: Houston 14-38; Golden State 24-28
The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors will face off at 10 p.m. ET April 10 at Chase Center without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
The matchup between Houston and the Los Angeles Clippers this past Friday was not particularly close, with the Rockets falling 126-109. The losing side was boosted by center Christian Wood, who had 23 points along with three blocks.
Meanwhile, Golden State was close but no cigar this past Friday as they fell 110-107 to the Washington Wizards. Despite the defeat, the Dubs got a solid performance out of point guard Stephen Curry, who shot 5-for-12 from downtown and finished with 32 points, five assists and six rebounds. Chef Curry's night made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 32 points.
The Rockets are expected to lose this next one by 7. True fans might be the only ones betting on them, currently 17-35 ATS, to cover the spread.
Houston ended up a good deal behind Golden State when they played in the teams' previous meeting last month, losing 108-94. Can Houston avenge their loss, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.
The Warriors are a solid 7-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Warriors slightly, as the game opened with the Warriors as a 9-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Golden State have won 22 out of their last 36 games against Houston.
