Friday, October 30, 2015

Toyota Center

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The Golden State Warriors travel to Toyota Center to play the Houston Rockets on Friday, October 30, 2015. The opening line for this game has Houston as 1.5 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 217.5.

Stephen Curry comes into this contest averaging 40 points per game while playing 36 minutes so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 6 rebounds per game and dishes out 7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 54% while his free throw percentage is currently at 100%. Klay Thompson averages 9 points per game in 26 minutes played this season. He also averages 3 assists per contest and 4 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 38% for the year while his free throw percentage is 100%.

James Harden averages 22 points per game while playing 36 minutes per contest this year for the Rockets. He grabs 6 rebounds per game and has 6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 29% and his free throw percentage currently is at 89%. Ty Lawson averages 12 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 37 minutes per contest. He also averages 4 rebounds per contest and 6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 30% and his free throw percentage is 67%.

Golden State averages 111 points per contest this season which ranks them 8th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 16 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 17th. Behind the arc they shoot 30% which is good for 19th in the league. They average 64 rebounds per game and 29 assists per game which ranks them 4th and 2nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 27th with 20 per game. The Warriors allow 95 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 11th in the league. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 15th and 14th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 49 rebounds a game which ranks 7th and they give up 21 assists per contest which puts them in 17th place in the league. They force 19 turnovers per game which ranks them 7th in the league.

Houston averages 85 points per game this year which ranks them 29th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -20 and their shooting percentage is 35% as a team which has them sitting in the 30th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 23% which is good for 26th in the NBA. They average 53 rebounds per game and 17 assists per contest which ranks them 16th and 23rd respectively. In the turnover department the Rockets rank 21st with 17 per game. The Rockets allow 105 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 17th in the league. They also allow a 51% shooting percentage and a 48% average from behind the arc ranking them 28th and 27th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 58 rebounds a game which ranks 20th and they give up 26 assists per contest which puts them in 28th place in the league. The Rockets force 21 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the NBA.

Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 4-0-0 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 0-4-0 against the over/under

Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets are 0-1-0 against the spread

The Houston Rockets are 0-1-0 against the over/under

Golden State Warriors Injuries

10/29/15 F Kevon Looney Hip out indefinitely
10/28/15 C Andrew Bogut Concussion out indefinitely

Houston Rockets Injuries

10/29/15 F Donatas Motiejunas Back "?" Friday vs. Golden State
10/29/15 C Dwight Howard Suspension Served missed last game, probable Friday vs. Golden State

Guy's Pick: Take Golden State

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