The Houston Rockets (15-7) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (12-8) on Thursday, December 5th. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on NBCS. Both the Rockets and Warriors will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Rockets vs Warriors

The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Rockets fell to 15-7 on the season after a 120-111 road loss to the Kings on Tuesday. Houston, who entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 231 points narrowly surpassed the pre-game total of 230.

Houston started strong, leading 28-21 after the 1st quarter, but the Kings took control with an 11-0 run, turning a 55-48 deficit into a 59-55 lead. Sacramento dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Rockets 42-29, and despite Houston’s efforts in the 4th, they couldn’t close the gap.

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors fell to 12-8 on the season after a 119-115 road loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday. Golden State entered the game as +5 point underdogs and covered the spread, losing by just four points. The total score of 234 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 236.5.

A key moment in the game came when the Nuggets went on a 12-0 run, turning a 54-44 deficit into a 56-54 lead. Golden State fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 26-24 and the 4th quarter 30-29, but Denver’s 33-point 3rd quarter proved to be the difference.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 28 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip in their 120-111 loss to the Kings. He shot 64.3% from the field overall, adding 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Alperen Şengün contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Tari Eason chipped in 16 points and 12 boards, despite shooting just 33.3%.

Houston made 14 threes, shooting 35.9% from deep and 44.1% overall. Green scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Şengün added 10 in the 4th. Eason also had a strong finish, scoring 7 points in the final period.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their 119-115 loss to the Nuggets, the Warriors shot 46.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 31.6% with 12 made threes. Stephen Curry led the way with 24 points and 11 assists, despite shooting 34.8% overall and 26.7% from three.

Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points, while Brandin Podziemski, Andrew Wiggins, and Moses Moody each chipped in 13. Curry scored 10 points in the 2nd quarter and 7 more in the 4th, while Moody also added 8 points in the final period.

Rockets Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 1st quarter, where they held the Kings to 21 points, the Rockets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 33 and 42 points, respectively. They managed to tighten things up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the earlier damage.

Overall, Houston allowed Sacramento to shoot 51% from the field, including 46% from beyond the arc, where the Kings hit 14 threes. The Rockets sent the Kings to the line 20 times, with Sacramento converting 12 free throws. Houston finished with 35 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals.

Warriors Team Defense

The Rockets had a strong defensive start, holding the Kings to 21 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 33 and 42 points, respectively. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24 points, but the damage was done in a 120-111 loss.

Houston allowed Sacramento to shoot 51% from the field, including 46% from three, with the Kings hitting 14 threes. The Rockets sent the Kings to the line 20 times, where they made 12 free throws. Houston finished with 35 defensive rebounds, 6 steals, and 1 block.

Rockets vs Warriors Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
• When looking at their past ten home matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 2-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.

Rockets vs Warriors Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Rockets, with a final score of 137-87, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Rockets at -3.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 220.5 and our model has the Rockets and Warriors finishing with a combined 224 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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