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Houston at Golden State

May 20, 2018
img8:05 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1.5 units on Golden State -7.5 (-115) (risk 1.5 to return 2.8)
Result:
WIN

Houston heads out on the road here and is 4-9 against the spread following a victory. The Rockets are off a big offensive game, but are 3-13-1 ATS after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Golden State got what it wanted, a split on the road, and now comes home for Game 3. The Warriors are healthy, at home, and loaded with talent and balance. They were also tops in the NBA in scoring (113.5 points per game) during the regular season, tops in shooting (.503), and three-point shooting (.391). And they have the better defense, third in the NBA in field goal shooting allowed, #10 at defending beyond the arc. The defending champs are 21-7 ATS at home against a team with a road winning percentage of greater than .600, so back home court. Play Golden State.

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Houston Rockets
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85
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126
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