Warriors vs Rockets Wednesday Prediction | NBA Cup Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors travel to Texas for a showdown against the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Houston has impressed, sitting near the top of the Western Conference with a 16-8 record. Meanwhile, the Warriors are amid a rough patch after starting the season off 10-2. After losing seven of their last 11 games, Golden State enters with a 14-9 record. Nonetheless, expect a dogfight between two conference teams looking to advance to the semifinals of the in-season tournament.
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Warriors vs Rockets
- Location: Toyota Center (Houston, Texas) | Date: Wednesday, December 11
- Where to Watch: TNT | Time: 9:30 PM ET
- Spread: Rockets -2, Moneyline: Rockets -122, Total: 222
Warriors vs Rockets Best Bet: Warriors ML +104
The Warriors enter this matchup as underdogs on the road despite having one of the best players in the world leading them into battle. Houston and head coach Ime Udoka have been known to make it tough on opposing offenses. However, against Stephen Curry, regardless of what defense the Rockets play, the two-time MVP winner will find a way to beat them, whether with his limitless range or impressive passing. That said, Wednesday night could turn into a game that Curry dominates to help his team steal a win on the road.
Warriors vs Rockets Best Total Bet: Under 222
Both teams have shown the ability to score at a high rate and love to push the pace on offense. This game could turn into a fun shootout between two talented offenses. However, the Warriors squeaked out a 99-93 win in their last matchup. That said, a final score of 108-103 seems like a realistic outcome this time around.
Warriors Best Player Bet: Stephen Curry 5+ Made Threes +125
Stephen Curry needs no introduction, especially regarding his shooting ability. The superstar is one of the best shooters to ever play, and he can light it up any night. In a primetime game where everyone is watching, with a chance to advance to the semifinals, it seems like a perfect night for Curry to explode for a big game. Not to mention how Curry seems to thrive against Udoka-led teams courtesy of his drop coverage defenses.
Rockets Best Player Bet: Fred VanVleet to Score 20+ Points +160
Since signing in free agency last offseason, Fred VanVleet has been a big-time addition to the Rockets. The guard has served as a willing passer and taken a step back from scoring responsibilities, but he’s shown this season he still has the ability to go for 30+ on any given night. In what could be a close contest, VanVleet could capitalize on the Warriors’ lack of perimeter defense.
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