Rockets at Warriors 5/8/19 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
NBA: 10:30 PM EST
May. 08, 2019
TV: TNT
Latest Odds : GS -6 Total 219.5
The Houston Rockets visit the Golden State Warriors for Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinals best of seven series on Wednesday. The Rockets leveled the series at 2-2 after defeating Golden State at home 112-108 in Game 4. James Harden led the Rockets with 38 points, while Eric Gordon chipped in with 20 and P.J. Tucker added 17 points and 10 boards.
Golden State was led in the loss by Kevin Durant with 34 points. Stephen Curry started the game shooting well scoring 11 during the first period, but went cold following that finishing the game with 30 points hitting 12 of his 25 field goals attempts. The Warriors rallied late in the third period and into the fourth to cut a 17-point lead to two, but could not take the lead.
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James Harden is leading the Rockets in scoring and assists with averages of 31.3 points and 6.7 assists per game. Clint Capela is the team leader in rebounds with an average of 9.9 per game. Four players besides Harden are averaging double figures in scoring led by Eric Gordon with an average of 18.7 points per game.
Kevin Durant is leading the Warriors in scoring with an average of 35.4 points per game. Draymond Green leads in rebounding with an average of 8.9 per game and in assists with an average of 7.8 per game. Stephen Curry is the second leading scorer for the Warriors in the postseason with an average of 23.3 points per game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston is 12-4 ATS in its last 16
The UNDER has cashed in 4 of the Rockets last 5 on the road
Golden State is 11-23-1 ATS in its last 35 at home
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Warriors last 6
Free Betting Pick: Houston Rockets +6
While the Golden State Warriors will win this at home, the Rockets will keep it close and cover. Houston has covered the number in 6 of the last 8 against Golden State. The Rockets have covered the number in 12 of the last 16 overall and 8 of the last 11 versus an opponent with a .600 or higher winning percentage. Final Score Prediction, Golden State Warriors win but fall short ATS 113-109