The Golden State Warriors (27-27) travel to face off against the Houston Rockets (34-20) on Thursday, February 13th. This game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston and televised on NBCS. The Rockets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Warriors are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Warriors. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Warriors vs Rockets

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors fell to 27-27 on the season after a 111-107 road loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. Golden State, who were favored by 8 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 218, which was 16.5 points below the pre-game line of 234.5.

A key moment came early when Dallas went on an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 7-6 to 18-6. While the Warriors managed to keep the game close, tying the 2nd quarter 25-25 and outscoring Dallas 29-28 in the 4th, they couldn’t overcome the deficit after being outscored 26-22 in the 3rd.

The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Houston improved to 34-20 on the season with a 119-111 win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Rockets were favored by 10 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 230, going over the pre-game line of 220.

After falling behind 62-52 following an 11-0 run by the Suns, Houston turned things around in the 4th quarter. They outscored Phoenix 35-19 in the final period to secure the win.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their loss to the Mavericks, the Warriors struggled offensively, shooting just 42.7% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 28.6% clip. Stephen Curry led the way with 25 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, though he shot 39.1% overall and 30.8% from deep, making 4 threes.

Jimmy Butler contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Moses Moody and Gary Payton each added 14 points. Curry and Butler both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, with Moody adding 7 of his points in the final period.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Tari Eason led the Rockets to a win over the Suns, scoring 25 points on 68.8% shooting, including 3 threes at 60%. Jalen Green added 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field and 26.7% from deep, where he hit 4 threes. Dillon Brooks also made 4 threes, contributing 18 points on 38.5% shooting.

Houston shot 47.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 31% of their threes, with 13 makes. Eason was consistent throughout the game, while Green scored 11 points in the 1st quarter. Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün both scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter.

Warriors Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort, the Warriors couldn’t hold off the Mavericks, giving up 111 points on 48% shooting. Golden State allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd, giving up 25 and 26 points, respectively. The Mavericks scored 28 in the final period to seal the win.

The Warriors allowed 15 threes on 41% shooting from deep. They sent Dallas to the line 15 times, where the Mavericks hit 12 free throws. Golden State gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Rockets Team Defense

Defensively, the Warriors gave up 111 points to the Mavericks, with their toughest quarter being the 1st, where they allowed 32 points. They tightened up in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 25 and 26 points, respectively, and allowed 28 points in the 4th.

Golden State allowed Dallas to shoot 48% from the field and 41% from three, where the Mavericks hit 15 threes. The Warriors sent Dallas to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 12. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Warriors vs Rockets Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 114 points per game in this stretch.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.

Warriors vs Rockets Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Rockets vs. Warriors matchup, our bet is to grab the Warriors at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Rockets winning 103-102, we see the Warriors as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 216.5 and our model has the Warriors and Rockets finishing with a combined 205 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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