Houston Rockets (15-7) vs. Golden State Warriors (12-8)
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors December 5 2024 – In the thrilling encounter, the Houston Rockets, with a superb 15-7 record, shall battle against the Golden State Warriors, who are 12-8. The two teams scheduled to play on Thursday, December 5, 2024, in an NBA game at Chase Center will be targeting the top teams in the conference at this stage of the season. The Rockets are now on a tired form while the Warriors look for their flow. Appropriately enough, it is a key game for the NBA fans.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors December 5 2024 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Center |
| TV: | NBAt |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Rockets | +127 | +3 (-110) | 222.5 over (-110) |
| Warriors | -149 | -3 (-110) | 222.5 under (-110) |
The betting odds give the Warriors a slight edge, with a spread of -3, due to their excellent record at home against the Rockets. The Warriors have had a rough season, but their home-court advantage at the Chase Center may be a deciding factor. The total is at 222.5, with more likely ‘over’ trends advanced because of the offensive quality of both teams.
Alperen Sengun (C) vs. Buddy Hield (SG)
Alperen Sengun has been a steady force for the Rockets with 22 game starts this season and statistics of 19 points and 10.7 rebounds per match. His unique skill set which includes scoring in the paint and averaging 5.3 assists per game also enhances the Rockets’ offense. Sengun’s ability to rebound and protect the basket will be important to alleviate the shooting of the Warriors.
Buddy Hield, however, has come off the bench for the Warriors and has played well for those minutes, scoring 14.9 ppg largely due to his shooting from the outside. Hield has only started once this year but impacts the game daily with his three-above-the-line shooting and defense stretching capability.
It will be interesting to see the elements of Sengun’s inside presence and Hield’s outside shooting, which create an exciting confrontation between the two players. Hield’s movement and shooting will challenge Sengun’s defensive assignments, and this will be a vital matchup in the context of the game.
Rockets’ Offensive Firepower
The Rockets have been quite impressive in terms of scoring per game with an average of 114.4 points per game which is due to their efficient shooting and aggressive rebounding. Their offensive scheme is focused on high-volume shooting, particularly, a league-high 36 threes per game which is the average the team is shooting. This will be key because they are going up against a Warriors team which is excellent at perimeter defense.
Warriors’ Strategic Depth
Golden State, which has an average of 116.1 points scored per game, is better than the Rockets owing to their strong focus on the three-point shot which is successful 37.3% of the time. Yet still, their most recent loss to the Denver Nuggets on top of their already existing loss streak must have raised some flags. Regardless of this, the significance of the Warriors’ ability to shoot from beyond the arc will be very essential in a match against a Rockets side that has struggled to defend the three-point range.
Houston Rockets Betting Trends
Houston are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games.
Houston are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games.
Houston are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games against Golden State.
Houston are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games against Golden State.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
Golden State are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Golden State’s last 8 games.
Golden State are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
Golden State are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games at home.
Golden State are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Houston.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Betting Previews
The styles and strengths of both teams suggest this game will be a shootout, and a total of over 222.5 should not be out of reach. The over seems to be an appealing bet with the Rockets’ band of runners facing the Warriors’ intricate, structured offense. But given the Warriors’ strong performance at home against Houston, the Warriors may be a more prudent choice to cover the spread instead of the over bet.
There are reasons to support each team yet considering the wars held by the warriors at Chase Center for the most part, it would not be far-fetched to imagine that the scale will tip in their favor thus making it easier for them to cover the spread. Specific players’ prop bets like Sengun for a double-double or Hield for total threes may also provide some added diversity in terms of betting options.
Score Prediction: Warriors 115, Rockets 109.
