The Golden State Warriors (8-3) and Houston Rockets (8-3) meet Wednesday at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Rockets won 2-1; Warriors lone win was in Houston
The Warriors dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 Monday, easily covering as a 10.5-point home favorite with the Under (228.5) hitting. G Brandin Podziemski and G Stephen Curry each scored 25 points. Golden State lost its first 3 games of the season, but has ripped off 8 straight wins. It is 8-3 against the spread (ATS).
The Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 Monday, covering as a 4.5-point home
favorite as the Under (224.5) cashed. F Kevin Durant led Houston with 23 points, had 12 rebounds and 8 assists. He hit only 6 of 15 shots, but made all 10 of his free throws. The Rockets snapped their 2-game losing streak with the win. They are 8-3 ATS, including 5-1 ATS at home.
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Warriors at Rockets odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Warriors +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rockets -215 (bet $215 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +6.5 (-114) | Rockets -6.5 (-106)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Warriors at Rockets key injuries
Warriors
- F Jimmy Butler III (ACL) out
- F Moses Moody (patellar) out
- G Gary Payton II (knee) out
- C Kristaps Porzingis (not with team) out
- F Will Richard (thumb) questionable
- G Brandon Williams (hamstring) out
Rockets
- C Steven Adams (soleus) out
- C Clint Capela (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Warriors at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 110, Warriors 107
Moneyline
PASS.
No interest; the Rockets (-215) should win at home, but are too expensive to consider on the moneyline.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS +6.5 (-114).
The Rockets have covered well this season, but they haven't rewarded bettors as of late as a significant favorite. They are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 outings that closed with a spread of 5.5 points or greater. Houston has scored 110 points or fewer in 4 straight games, so its offense hasn't been electric as of late.
The Warriors are 4-1 ATS as an underdog and are 3-1 ATS on the road. Golden State has scored at least 112 points in 9 straight games, so it should be able to score enough to keep things close.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 223.5 (-115).
Both sides are trending toward the Under here. The Rockets have held their opponents to 102 points or fewer in 4 of their last 5 games and are 1-4 O/U in that span. The Warriors are 1-2 O/U in their last 3 games and have limited foes to 100 points or fewer in 2 of those.
Best prop bet
Warriors C AL HORFORD OVER 4.5 POINTS (-130).
With Adams and Capela sidelined, the Rockets will be short bigs, but with a sizable lineup regardless the Warriors will likely turn to Horford early. He's scored at least 5 points in 3 of his last 4 games. Expect ample run for the 40-year-old center.
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