Warriors vs Rockets: Battle for Western Conference

0:005. Here's your NBA news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Golden State Warriors space the Houston Rockets tonight in a crucial Western Conference NBA matchup. Golden State sits at 31 wins and 30 losses, holding the 8th seed, while Houston leads with 38 wins and 22 losses in. 3rd place. The Warriors dropped their last two games, including a loss to the Clippers, but the Rockets just beat the Wizards. Both teams bring strong home and road trends into play. Houston boasts a 20 wins and 7 losses record at home, making them a tough out at Toyota Center. Golden State struggles away from home at 12 wins and 17 losses. Key injuries loom large with Steph Curry sidelined by a knee issue for the Warriors and Houston listing Alparenne Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr. and Amen Thompson is questionable due to illness and ankle problems. Fans and analysts see this as a mismatch on paper. The Rockets enter as 8.5 point favorites, with the over under total set at 214.5 points. Bedding lines have

1:05Houston at minus 353 on the money line, and Golden State at plus 280. Advanced models add intrigue to the preview. After running 10,000 simulations, one projection favors the under on that total, noting it is hit in 7 of the last 10 head-to-head games. Recent trends show the under in Golden State's latest game in 5 of Houston's past 9. Tip off comes at 7.30 p.m. Eastern time streaming on Amazon. Expect the battle where Houston's death could shine, but the Warriors will fight to climb the standings. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. Podcast hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense.