On Thursday (02/13), the Houston Rockets (33-20) will host the Golden State Warriors(27-26) in an NBA Regular-Season match. The Rockets are 5th in the Western Conference whereas the Warriors are 10th in the West. Know about the analysis and predictions related to this Western Conference match here.
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The Rockets are in exhaustion mode
The Rockets will enter the game after playing against the Phoenix Suns on the previous night. Before that, they defeated the Toronto Raptors by 7 points as Dillon Brooks put up 19 points. They recovered from a six-game losing streak but have slipped from the third to the fifth position in the West. The injuries to Alperen Sengun and Fred Van Vleet derailed their terrific march and not having Tari Eason put a further dent in their depth. When healthy, the Rockets present high-IQ basketball, involving great adaptability and brilliant hustle. As of now, they will hope that the All-Star break helps their major players recover from injuries.
Can Jimmy Butler improve the Warriors?
The Warriors will face the Houston Rockets after the game against the Dallas Mavericks on the previous night. Before that, they had beaten the Chicago Bulls by 14 points as Stephen Curry amassed 38 points. However, the Warriors have not won more than two games in a row since mid-November. But the acquisition of Jimmy Butler can change things. Butler brings both the offensive and defensive balance to the squad. Curry is also rediscovering his early season form, which can improve the Warriors’ chances of staying in the playoffs race.
Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
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Bet 2- Houston Rockets- Total Points O 113.5 for +110 at BetMGM
Houston Rockets Recent Games(Excluding the Suns game):
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Golden State Warriors latest games(Excluding the Mavericks game):
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The Rockets are struggling these days and can’t welcome the All-Star Break sooner. Meanwhile, the Warriors are generating some decent rhythm after the acquisition of Butler. Both teams will play on the second straight night so fatigue can be a factor. The Rockets won their last game while the Warriors lost their last game so the home team will be confident about their chances. It will be risky to place the money line on the Warriors, thus, Houston may be a better option here. The spread can be close, in the range of 5-8 points.
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