Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Free Prediction 05/04/19

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The Golden State Warriors (2-0) will travel to Toyota Center to clash with the Houston Rockets (0-2) in game three of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Warriors opened as 3.5-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222 points and it is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets ATS Odds

In game two, Durant led the Warriors to a 115-109 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 29 points. Golden State covered as a 5.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 224 points, which was just over the projected point total of 222.5. The Warriors’ 10.6 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Rockets, who had a mark of 16.2.

Of the Warriors’ 90 games, 47 have finished under the total. Golden State is 63-27 straight up (SU), but they are just 39-50-1 against the spread (ATS).

Games featuring the Rockets also have finished under the total 50.6 percent of the time. Moreover, Houston is 57-32 SU and 44-42-3 ATS.

The Rockets are 6-5 with six overs and five unders in the playoffs. The Warriors, meanwhile, are 11-6 ATS with 13 overs and four unders

It might turn into a shootout as two of the league’s best offenses face off. Houston ranks second with 112.8 points per 100 possessions and Golden State is first (114.8).

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets ATS Pick

NBA Prediction: SU Winner – Warriors, ATS Winner – Warriors, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Warriors rank 12th in rebounds per game (46.1) while the Rockets rank 28th (42.0).
  • Golden State ranks first in assists per game (29.4) while Houston ranks 28th (20.9).
  • The Rockets average 18.0 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. The Warriors rank 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.4).
  • Houston ranks fourth in steals per game (8.6) while Golden State ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (7.7).
  • Golden State ranks third in fast break points per game (18.9) while Houston ranks 19th (12.0).
  • The Rockets average 45.2 three pointers per game, which ranks first in the NBA. The Warriors rank 25th in three pointers allowed per game (33.7).
  • The Warriors rank first in blocks per game (6.4) while the Rockets rank 17th (5.0).
  • Houston averages 13.0 second chance points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Golden State ranks 20th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
  • Golden State ranks seventh in points allowed in the paint per game (46.7) while Houston ranks 26th (51.4).
  • Houston is 18-2 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Golden State is 10-0.
  • The Warriors are 63-19 when they reach 100 points, while the Rockets are 54-22.
  • Golden State is 21-23 ATS on the road, while Houston is 25-17-2 ATS at home.
  • The Warriors have 24 overs and 20 unders in 44 road games.
  • The Rockets have 22 overs, 19 unders and 3 pushes in 44 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • In their last five games, Golden State and Houston are both 2-3 ATS.
  • The Warriors have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Rockets have 4 unders and 1 over
  • The Warriors’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 6.7 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 100.8 points per game (12.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 104.0 points per game (4.5 below their season average).