Warriors at Rockets: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

The Houston Rockets continue a four-game homestand at Toyota Center with Monday’s visit from Golden State, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you’ll need to make the smartest bets at Tipico Sportsbook.

The Rockets-Warriors game tips at 7 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.

The rebuilding Rockets are 3-4 in their last seven games, but nearly all of their progress has come on the road. They haven’t won at Toyota Center since Dec. 8, with a losing streak that is now at 10 games. The Warriors, on the other hand, enter with five straight wins and currently own the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. On paper, it’s a lopsided matchup of a contender versus one of the NBA’s worst teams.

Yet, it’s worth noting that one of those four losses in Houston’s last seven games was an extremely competitive loss at Golden State on Jan. 21, when All-Star guard Steph Curry beat the Rockets at the buzzer. Since then, Houston’s efforts have unfortunately declined in a pair of home losses by 15 or more points to San Antonio and Portland.

The good news is that the Rockets may be closer to full strength on Monday against the Warriors. Starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr., who missed Friday’s loss to Portland while in health and safety protocols, is now questionable for Monday’s game with an illness.

Warriors at Rockets notable injuries

Houston’s injury report lists rookie forward Usman Garuba as out with a left wrist injury, which could keep him out for up to eight weeks. Two-way players Daishen Nix and Trevelin Queen remain in the G League, largely due to the majority of the Rockets’ roster being healthy. Starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr. is now questionable (illness) after missing Friday’s game due to health and safety protocols.

The Warriors have a slightly longer list. Draymond Green (left L5-s1 disc), Andre Iguodala (left hip), Otto Porter Jr. (left foot), and James Wiseman (right knee) are all out, while Nemanja Bjelica is questionable with back spasms. Golden State will also be managing minutes more tightly, since they are on a back-to-back with a game looming Tuesday in San Antonio, as well. Houston does not play again until Wednesday.

Probable Lineups

Rockets-Warriors game lines (Jan. 31)

Point spread: Warriors -11.5
Money line: Rockets +550 / TWarriors -850
Over-under: 228.5

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Advice and prediction

The key variable to watch is Porter’s potential return, since he’s been in peak form for much of January — including when he had 17 points, 8 assists, and 4 steals at Golden State 10 days ago. Upgrading his status from out to questionable, and the removal of the “health and safety protocols” designation, seems to offer hope of his return.

Houston is unlikely to win, regardless, but 11.5 is a big number when you consider how close the matchup in San Francisco was. Our advice would be to wait until there’s final clarity on Porter’s availability, and if he is in, take the Rockets to keep it closer than the enormous spread.

Prediction: Warriors 118, Rockets 110

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