NBA Predictions: Will Rockets cover spread vs. Warriors? 1/4/18
Will the Houston Rockets cover the point spread on Thursday night when they host the Golden State Warriors at 8:00 p.m. ET?
The Odds: Warriors at Rockets, 8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday
According to oddsmakers, Golden State is a 4-point road favorite for tonight’s game. The total, meanwhile, sits at 227.5 points after hitting the board at 228.
The Warriors enter play with a 30-8 record and are 15-3 on the road. The Rockets enter play with a 27-9 record and are 14-5 at home. From a betting standpoint, Golden State is just 17-21 against the spread (8-10 ATS on the road) while Houston is 17-18 against the number (7-11 ATS at home).
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Kevin Durant will not play tonight for the Warriors due to a calf injury. Omri Casspi (rib) is questionable and Andre Iguodala (soreness) is probable to face the Rockets.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
James Harden will not play for the Rockets due to a hamstring injury. Nene is doubtful with a knee injury while Luc Mbah a Moute is out with a shoulder ailment.
Our Prediction
The Warriors are just 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games overall. They’re also 1-4 at the betting window in their last five conference matchups. They’re 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous contest.
Golden State has failed to cover in 15 of its last 22 games coming off an ATS loss, too. The Warriors have not cover the spread in six of their last eight games when facing an opponent with a winning straight up record either.
Thursday NBA Prediction: Houston Rockets +4