This one is pretty simple: I think they're overlooking the minutes and usage for Jabari Smith Jr. with Kevin Durant out of the lineup. Smith had 4 potential assists and played 32 minutes against the Suns, a game Durant missed. While 4 potential assists isn’t anything special, it becomes noteworthy when his total is set at 1.5 (+115). I also believe those 32 minutes would have been higher if the game had been competitive. In my opinion, the +115 should be trading closer to -130.
The Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game skid last time out, and I believe there's plenty to build off of. They put up their second-highest point total of the year, and got balanced scoring across the board. Draymond Green is likely to suit up tonight, so that immediately elevates their defense. I'll back them to defend home court.
There’s an element of risk in picking the Over on a rebounds prop against the Houston Rockets, but it’s going to be all hands on deck for the Warriors tonight. Jimmy Butler won’t shy away from that task, and I like this price for 6+ boards. Butler has nailed this prop in five of his past six outings, and he had 17 rebounds across the last two games of last season’s playoff series against the Rockets.
Total PicksHOU 238, GS 102
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Last Updated: April 11, 2023
The Golden State Warriors are nearing full strength for the first time since mid-season just as the NBA playoffs are set to begin.
Both Gary Payton II and Anrew Wiggins are returning to the team for another run at the NBA Finals. The Warriors finished their season in sixth place this year after a topsy turvy season that saw the defending champs put up an underwhelming 44-38 regular season record. This was mostly fueled by their awful road record (11-30).
Despite all this, the Warriors’ odds to win the NBA Finals have remained steady all season long with few bookmakers willing to write them off entirely, and as of Thursday, you could find them as low as +750 at some books.
The Warriors will begin their playoff push against the second No. 3 seed Sacramento Kings next week.
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NBA superstar Stephen Curry highlights the Warriors roster along with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.