Rockets at Warriors 2/20/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/19/2020 at 2:46 PM ET

The Houston Rockets return from the NBA All-Star Game break looking for their second straight victory when visiting the Golden State Warriors. Houston is 34-20 and leads the Southwest Division by 1 ½ games over the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 116-105 in their final game before the break. James Harden led the Rockets with 42, while Russell Westbrook scored 36.

James Harden is the leading scorer and leader in assists for Houston with averages of 35.3 points and 7.3 assists per game. Russell Westbrook is the second leading scorer and leading rebounder with averages of 27.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. The Rockets have six players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Golden State is 12-43 overall and looks to snap a four-game losing streak when hosting the Rockets on Thursday. The Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns 112-106 in their final game before the break. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors in the loss to the Suns with 27 points but Golden State turned the ball over 22 times to just 14 for Phoenix.

Andrew Wiggins is the leading scorer for Golden State with an average of 23.0 points per game , while Draymond Green is the leading rebounder and leader in assists with averages of 6.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Golden State has three players averaging double-figures in scoring.

Houston returns from the break with a 1 ½-game lead in the Southwest Division over the Dallas Mavericks. The Rockets have won five of the last seven straight up and have covered the number in four of their last six. In addition, the Rockets have covered the spread in 8 of the last 12 head-to-head with Golden State. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 124-113.

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