Warriors vs Rockets

Grade B: Warriors +6 (-110)

The Warriors may be treading water at .500, but Steph Curry and company have a history of keeping games close—even against stronger competition. Golden State is coming off a hard-fought loss but has been competitive in recent matchups, while the Rockets are riding a three-game winning streak and looking to solidify their playoff seeding. However, Houston’s -6 spread looks dicey, as they’ll be without key wing defender Dillon Brooks, who’s nursing a hamstring injury. Without him, Curry should find more space to operate against a Rockets team that has struggled at times to contain elite shooters. While Alperen Şengün’s dominance inside gives Houston a clear advantage in the paint, the Warriors’ experience and ability to drain threes should keep this one within striking distance. With Golden State fighting for a Play-In spot, expect a gritty effort that makes the +6 spread a B-grade bet—solid value, though the Rockets remain favorites to win outright.

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