Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets 3/20/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets
CBB: 8:00 PM EST
Mar. 20, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : GSW -9.5 ; O/U 238
The Golden State Warriors will continue a road trip Monday night with a game in Houston, TX against the Houston Rockets. Golden State comes into Monday at an even 36-36 on the year writing a 3 game skid following a 14 point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Offensively Golden State did shoot the ball well making 42.9% of their shots and knocked down 13 long balls but turned the ball over 13 times leading to the loss. Defensively Golden State was obliterated giving up 133 points including 71 in the first half as Memphis shot 54.7% from the floor and 47.4% from beyond the arc.
Steph Curry led the way for the Golden State starters with 16 points and five assists on five of 15 shooting in 30 minutes of action. Klay Thompson chipped in 14 points and Draymond Green added a third best 11 points and seven boards in 30 minutes of action. Big man Jonathan Kuminga led all scorers for Golden State with 24 points on 16 shots in 30 minutes off the bench.
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The Houston Rockets will remain at home Monday night with eighteen wins on the year riding a 3 game win streak after a narrow 2 point victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Defensively Houston had issues giving up 112 points in 47.6% shooting, but the Rockets won the rebounding battle and forced nine turnovers to secure the win. Offensively Houston shot the ball extremely well making 48.9% of their shots and knocked down 11 long balls to score 114 points including 34 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback to get the victory.
Jalen Green led all scorers for Houston with 25 points on twenty shots at 40 minutes of action. Kevin Porter Jr. chipped in a second best 20 points and Alperren Sengun added 17 points and a team leading 11 rebounds in 36 minutes. Jae’Sean Tate carried the load off the Houston bench posting a team high 12 points in 21 minutes of action.
Recent Betting Trends:
Warriors are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Warriors are 46-22-4 ATS in their last 72 Monday games.
Warriors are 15-36-1 ATS in their last 52 road games.
Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games.
Rockets are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Free Betting Pick: Under 238
The Golden State Warriors are the better team in this matchup and should do enough Monday on the road to get the win. With that being said however the Warriors have a great defense that can stifle a Rockets offense that goes dormant at times. Look for the Warriors to get the win but the play here is for the total to go well under the number. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win but the total goes under 117-105.