Houston at Golden State

It's been a defensive series with the losing team getting 85 and 94 points in the first two games, including 34 and 46 first-half points. Houston's defense was sixth in points given up during the regular season, sixth in shooting allowed, and 11th at defending beyond the arc. Golden State's defense was eighth in points given up and 11th in shooting allowed. The last four regular-season meetings between these teams were defensive battles, too, in final scores of 105-98, 106-96, 91-90, and 99-93. The wagering value is on the home team to win the game and a defensive first half. Play Golden State on the moneyline + First Half UNDER the total.