Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets ATS Prediction 11/06/19

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It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Golden State Warriors (2-5) head to Houston to play the Rockets (4-3). The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, and will air on ESPN.

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Betting Odds

Both teams covered in their last game. The Rockets (6-point favorites) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 107-100, while the Warriors (11.5-point underdog) beat the Portland Trail Blazers 127-118. The Houston game went 23.5 points under the projected point total of 230.5, while the Golden State game finished 25 points over the projected point total of 220.

The Warriors made 33 of their 36 free throws (91.7 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.547 (above their season average of 0.485). Meanwhile, Houston dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.215 (below their season average of 0.281) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.468 (below their season average of 0.515). For those same stats, Memphis recorded marks of 0.181 and 0.441, respectively. Houston was led by James Harden, who had 44 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Eric Paschall, meanwhile was a key piece for Golden State with 34 points and 13 rebounds.

This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their 10 games last season. The Warriors won the last matchup 118-113. Golden State’s 0.212 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Houston, who had a mark of 0.135.

Games involving the Warriors have a tendency to finish over the total (57.1 percent). Golden State heads into the contest with records of 2-5 straight up (SU) and 2-5 against the spread (ATS).

Unlike Golden State, games involving the Rockets have typically gone under the projected point total (57.1 percent). Additionally, Houston is 4-3 SU and 1-6 ATS.

This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the league’s best offenses battle. Dating back to last season, Houston ranks second with 112.3 points per 100 possessions and Golden State is first (113.6).

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Betting Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • The Warriors rank 13th in rebounds per game (45.5) while the Rockets rank 28th (42.4).
  • Golden State ranks first in assists per game (29.0) while Houston ranks 28th (21.1).
  • The Warriors rank first in blocks per game (6.0) while the Rockets rank 18th (5.0).
  • Houston scores 18.1 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. Golden State ranks 22nd in points off turnovers given up per game (17.1).
  • Houston ranks fifth in steals per game (8.5) while Golden State ranks 20th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (45.3) while the Warriors rank 27th in three pointers allowed per game (34.3).
  • The Warriors rank fourth in fast break points per game (18.3) while the Rockets rank 20th in fast break points allowed per game (14.1).
  • Houston averages 13.2 second chance points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Golden State ranks 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.8).
  • Golden State ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (46.4) while Houston ranks 26th (51.2).
  • Golden State is 13-1 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Houston is 18-2.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Rockets are 60-26 and the Warriors are 73-27.