Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Betting Pick & Prediction 2/13/25

At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-240) will host the Golden State Warriors (+200) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are currently favored by 6.5 points and have won two straight games. The over/under line is set at 216.5.

This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on NBCS. Golden State is 27-27 on the season and 10th in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 34-20 and sit 4th in the West.

GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS HOUSTON ROCKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Golden State Warriors +6.5

This game will be played at Toyota Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 13th.

WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 103-102 in favor of the Rockets.
• Our projections have Jalen Green finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Rockets finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 9 threes.

Can the Warriors Grab a Win in Houston?

The Warriors fell to 27-27 on the season after a 111-107 road loss to the Mavericks on Wednesday. Golden State, who were favored by 8 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 218 points was well below the 234.5-point total set by oddsmakers.

Dallas took control early with an 11-0 run, stretching the score from 7-6 to 18-6. Although the Warriors managed to keep the 2nd quarter even at 25-25, they entered the 4th quarter trailing 83-78. Golden State outscored Dallas 29-28 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.

In their 111-107 loss to the Mavericks, the Warriors struggled offensively, shooting 42.7% from the field and hitting just 28.6% from beyond the arc, making only 10 threes. Stephen Curry led the team with 25 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds, despite shooting 39.1% overall and 30.8% from three.

Jimmy Butler contributed 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Moses Moody and Gary Payton each added 14 points. Curry and Butler both scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, with Moody adding 7 of his own in the final period.

Defensively, the Warriors gave up 111 points to the Mavericks, allowing 32 points in the 1st quarter but tightening up in the 2nd and 3rd, where they allowed 25 and 26 points, respectively. In the 4th, they gave up 28 points. Overall, the Mavericks shot 48% from the field.

From three-point range, the Mavericks hit 15 threes on 41% shooting. The Warriors sent the Mavericks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Golden State grabbed 32 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.

Do the Rockets Stand a Chance at Home?

The Rockets improved to 34-20 on the season with a 119-111 win over the Suns on Wednesday. Houston was favored by 10 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 230 points went over the 220-point line.

After an 11-0 run by the Suns put them ahead 62-52, Houston rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring Phoenix 35-19 to close out the game.

Tari Eason led the Rockets with 25 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 60% in their win over the Suns. Jalen Green added 22 points, despite shooting just 38.1% overall and 26.7% from deep, where he made 4 threes. Dillon Brooks also connected on 4 threes, finishing with 18 points on 38.5% shooting.

Houston made 13 threes as a team, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, while hitting 47.4% of their shots overall. Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün both scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, with Şengün adding another 10 in the 4th.

Despite giving up 111 points on 51% shooting, the Rockets’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, allowing just 19 points to help secure the win over the Suns. They also had a strong 2nd quarter, holding Phoenix to 23 points.

Houston limited the Suns to 10 made threes on 38% shooting from deep. They also sent Phoenix to the line just 11 times, where the Suns made 9 free throws. The Rockets finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.