Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
Game 2, Warriors lead series 1-0
Time: 9 PM EST (TV: ESPN)
Spread: GSW -10
M/L: GSW -550; HOU +375
Total: 219
Betting odds c/o Bovada
The Golden State Warriors were 10-point favorites in Game 1, and while the team emerged with a SU victory, it failed to cover the spread, winning 110-106. The NBA live odds for Game 2 are the exact same, with the Warriors 10-point favorites again. Over/under total is 219, and for an explanation of how to bet these odds, see our NBA odds explained.
This series was billed as a showdown between the two-leading candidates for the MVP award: its winner Stephen Curry and James Harden. While the Rockets may have lost, it received a monster game from its star player. Harden finished with 28 points (11-of-20 field goals), with nine assists and 11 rebounds. Surprisingly, Harden shot just six free throws in the game, and the Rockets struggled at the line, hitting just 18-of-28 as a team (64 percent). Houston also turned it over 15 times.
The Rockets did own a plus-4 advantage on the boards, despite Dwight Howard being limited to 26 minutes due to injury. Even in that short span, Dwight had 13 boards, four of which came on the offensive end.
Clint Capela took the attention of the nation in relief, hitting all four of his field goals and finishing with nine points, four rebounds, a block and a steal in 13 minutes of play.
The Rockets also got solid play from Pablo Prigioni, who brought a lot of stability and defense, despite scoring just four points and dishing four assists. Pablo did not turn the ball over, which was some needed stability given that all 15 Rockets turnovers came from its starting lineup.
The story of the game for the Warriors was none other than Steph Curry again. The MVP scored 34 points on 13-of-22 shooting (including six made threes), while dishing out five assists and grabbing six rebounds. Klay Thompson didn’t fare nearly as well, going just 6-of-18 from the floor and missing six of his seven three-pointers. Thompson was one of only two Warriors starters to finish with a negative differential (-2).
The Warriors were pleased to get such great play from Shaun Livingston off the bench. The veteran scored 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished three assists in 29 minutes of play. It helped off-set Thompson’s poor night, while forwards Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green combined to score 27 points on 12-of-25 shooting.
Green had a great all around game, with 12 rebounds, eight assists and three blocks/steals in his game-high 43 minutes of play. Green will be looking for a max-contract this summer, and games like this make it easier for GMs to consider dealing that kind of money out to Green.
COMPREHENSIVE BETTING TRENDS:
ATS TRENDS:
Houston
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
• Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
• Rockets are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS win.
• Rockets are 23-9 ATS in their last 32 games following a S.U. loss.
• Rockets are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Rockets are 46-20-3 ATS in their last 69 Thursday games.
• Rockets are 18-8 ATS in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest.
Golden State
• Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
• Warriors are 19-7-2 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Warriors are 20-9 ATS in their last 29 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Warriors are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. win.
• Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
• Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Warriors are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 home games.
• Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Warriors are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games.
OU TRENDS:
Houston
• Over is 7-1 in Rockets last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
• Over is 7-1 in Rockets last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
• Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 road games.
• Over is 5-1 in Rockets last 6 Thursday games.
• Over is 8-2 in Rockets last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Over is 8-2 in Rockets last 10 vs. NBA Pacific.
• Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Over is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 overall.
• Over is 6-2 in Rockets last 8 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Over is 19-7 in Rockets last 26 vs. Western Conference.
• Over is 26-10 in Rockets last 36 games playing on 1 days rest.
• Over is 5-2 in Rockets last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-3 in Rockets last 10 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
• Over is 11-5 in Rockets last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Over is 37-17 in Rockets last 54 games following a S.U. loss.
Golden State
• Under is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Under is 5-0-1 in Warriors last 6 home games.
• Under is 5-0-1 in Warriors last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Under is 6-0-1 in Warriors last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Under is 7-1 in Warriors last 8 overall.
• Under is 7-1 in Warriors last 8 vs. Western Conference.
• Under is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
• Under is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 games following a S.U. win.
• Under is 4-1-1 in Warriors last 6 games following a ATS loss.
• Under is 7-3 in Warriors last 10 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
• Under is 41-18-1 in Warriors last 60 vs. NBA Southwest.
HEAD TO HEAD:
• Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
• Rockets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
