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Golden State at Houston

April 24, 2016
img3:35 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1 unit on Golden State -9 (-105) (risk 1 to return 1.95)
Result:
WIN
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 217.5 -105 (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
WIN

Houston got to celebrate the last game, but the fun ends here. In Game 3 Golden State's Klay Thompson was 0-for-7 from long range, Draymond Green had seven turnovers, Stephen Curry didn't play....and Houston just barely escaped, needing a last second shot to win. Now Curry is back after missing the last two games with a sprained ankle and his compatriots won't play that poorly again. The Warriors are 30-12-2 ATS playing on two days rest, plus 19-7 ATS in their last 26 Conference Quarterfinals games. Certainly Curry is a difference maker, but the real difference between these teams is defense. Houston doesn't play any, #25 in points allowed, #19 in field goal defense, and #21 at defending the three-pointer. The Rockets are 3-7 ATS following a straight up win. Meanwhile, Golden State is a dynamite defensive team, third in field goal defense, and second at defending the three-pointer. The Warriors have won 14 of 16 against the Rockets with the UNDER 11-5 in the last 16 meetings in Houston. Play Golden State and UNDER the total.

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Golden State Warriors img
29
27
41
24
121
Houston Rockets
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27
20
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94
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