The Warriors took a 1-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday with a 110-106 victory a 10.5-point home favorite. The Rockets will try to even the series at a game apiece Thursday night in Game 2.
As of Thursday morning, with Dwight Howard’s status listed as questionable, Golden State is again a 10.5-point favorite with a total of 220. Check The Linemakers on Sporting News’ odds page for current spreads and totals.
AccuScore Best Bet: With an average score after AccuScore ran its 10,000-plus simulations of Warriors 115-Rockets 100, there’s a 59 percent chance the total combined score in Game 2 stays UNDER 220.
The OVER is now 3-7 in the last 10 matchups between these teams. Also, the Game 1 outcome marked the eighth UNDER in Golden State's last 10 games.
ATS Trends: Houston is on a 4-0 run against the spread. Golden State is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games at home.
The Linemakers' pick: Vegas crew offers play against spread
Projected Leaders
Stephen Curry: 30 points (4-10 3PM), 12 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 TOs
James Harden: 26 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, 5 TOs
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