Golden State (14-9) at Houston (16-8)
- When: Dec 11 2024, 9:30 PM
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, USA
- TV: TNT
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
Moneyline
Golden State Warriors EVEN
Houston Rockets -120
Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
Point Spread
Golden State Warriors 2.0 (-110)
Houston Rockets -2.0 (-110)
Golden State Warriors @ Houston Rockets
Total
Over 221.0 (-110)
Under 221.0 (-110)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Key Players:
Golden State: Stephen Curry
Houston: Jalen Green
Team Stats
| Warriors | Rockets | |
| 14-9 | Record | 16-8 |
| 7-5 | Away & Home | 9-3 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 6-4 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
Last Matchup:
GS 99-93, December 5th, 2024
Game Preview
The Houston Rockets understand the immense value Fred VanVleet brings to their roster, especially his ability to manage the game, score efficiently, and limit turnovers. When VanVleet isn’t on the court, Houston’s performance tends to waver, but Sunday’s 117-106 road victory over the Los Angeles Clippers proved they can find other ways to succeed.
VanVleet, recovering from a knee injury, has signaled he’s ready to return for Wednesday’s critical NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Golden State Warriors. His presence will undoubtedly bolster the Rockets, as the veteran guard averages 16 points and 5.9 assists per game while maintaining a league-leading 1.2 turnovers.
On Sunday, with VanVleet absent, the Rockets leaned on Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green, and rookie Amen Thompson to step up. Sengun and Thompson combined for 10 assists, while Green exploded for 31 points. The Rockets demonstrated resilience, showing they could adapt their offensive schemes when necessary.
“Fred is such a calming influence who keeps us steady,” Rockets coach Ime Udoka explained. “But games like these force others to grow and adapt, which is valuable for our team’s development. When he’s out, we rely on others to step up and execute as a collective.”
Green echoed the sentiment, saying, “Fred is a huge piece of our puzzle, but we held it down. This win gives us good momentum heading into Wednesday.”
Momentum will be critical as the Rockets face a Warriors team that has dominated this rivalry with 15 straight wins, including a 99-93 victory just last Thursday. Earlier this season, the Rockets pushed Golden State to overtime at home on November 2, eventually losing 127-121 despite rallying from a 31-point deficit.
The stakes are higher now, with the winner advancing to Las Vegas for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinals against the victor of the Mavericks-Thunder game.
The Warriors, for their part, are welcoming back Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who both missed the earlier clashes with Houston. Curry, in particular, returned to form in Golden State’s 114-106 victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday, dropping 30 points and eight assists, while Green added a versatile stat line with six points, six rebounds, and seven assists.
Houston knows what’s at stake. The Rockets are determined to snap their losing streak against Golden State and prove their playoff pedigree. Playing at home, where they’ve excelled this season, the Rockets will look to utilize their depth and youthful energy to finally overcome the Warriors.
This isn’t just another regular-season game—both teams have rich postseason histories against each other, with the Warriors eliminating the Rockets in multiple playoff runs. While the NBA Cup doesn’t carry the same weight as those playoff battles, the energy in the building will be electric.
Stephen Curry summed it up best: “This might not be the playoffs, but there’s definitely a build-up to it. We all want to get to Vegas, and we’re ready to leave it all on the court.”
NBA Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Houston 111-106
Expert Pick: Houston -2 & Under 221
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $364
- NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
