NBA Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Game 2 Prediction

Date/Time: 05-16-2018, 21:00 EDT

Spread: Houston Rockets -1.5

Total: +224.5

In game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the top-seeded Houston Rockets (65-17), are hosting once again the defending champions and second-seeded Golden State Warriors (58-24), who managed to make the break in Houston and steal the home court advantage from the team that had the best record in the league during the regular season.

Warriors had a 58-24 record in the regular season, finished second in the West and they are 6-1 in their last 7 games. Rockets had a 65-17 record in the regular season finished on top of the Western Conference and the whole league. In their latest matchup they saw a 3-game winning streak getting snapped by losing at home against the Warriors in game 1 with a 119-106 score, not beating the odds.

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Warriors are led in scoring by Kevin Durant with 28.8 ppg, adding 7.5 boards and 4.6 dimes per game. He is followed by Steph Curry with 23.2 ppg, 5.4 boards and 4.4 dimes per game, while Klay Thompson adds 21.8 ppg. Rockets are led in scoring by James Harden with 29.6 ppg, adding 4.9 boards and a team-best 7.4 dimes per game. He is followed by Chris Paul with 21.9 ppg and 6.1 dimes per game, while Clint Capela adds 14.2 ppg and a team-best 11.6 boards per game.

In their four previous meetings earlier this season, each team has won twice. In the three Houston games, the Warriors lead 2-1 wins. Houston are 39-9 at home this season, while Golden State are 32-14 on the road. Golden State are better offensively, scoring a playoff-best of 111.1 ppg, while Houston are third with 109.2. Houston are better defensively, allowing a third-best 101.8 ppg to Golden State’s 102. Golden State have a better accuracy from the field, shooting with 47.4% to Houston’s 44.7%, while Houston have a better accuracy from behind the arc, shooting with 35.3% to Golden State’s 33.5%. Houston commit fewer turnovers (10.3 to 13), while Golden State grab more rebounds (47.4 to 43.6) and dish more assists (28.4 to 20.6). Houston cannot afford to lose another home game in such a crucial series and expect them to bounce back tonight and get away with the home victory.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Game 2 Prediction: Houston Rockets -1.5 (-111)