Best Bets For Game 2 of Warriors vs Rockets

Jimmy Butler has recorded six or more assists in each of his last five games. His line for assists tonight is set at 5.5
Jalen Green has averaged just 12.6 points per game against the Warriors this year, significantly lower than his line of 18.5

HOUSTON – Game 2 between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets tips off at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday night, following Golden State’s upset win in Game 1.

Warriors vs Rockets Game Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Warriors	+3.5 (-105)	+140	O 205.0 (-105)
Rockets	-3.5 (-115)	-165	U 205.0 (-115)

Legal betting sites favor the Rockets to win Game 2 at home to tie up the series at one game apiece.

The Warriors opened as favorites to win the series on some sportsbooks, despite being the seventh seed and playing in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Houston was abysmal on offense in the first game of the series, scoring just 85 points while shooting 34-87 (39.1%) from the field and 6-29 (20.7%) from the three-point line. They also missed 9 of their 20 free throw attempts.

Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet combined to shoot 7-36 from the field (19.4%) and just 2-17 (11.8%) on three-point attempts.

Bet On Playoff Jimmy Assists

Jimmy Butler has been a home run acquisition for the Warriors thus far, as they finished the regular season with a 29-12 record in games after the trade.

Butler is known for his all-around game, but has been especially productive in assists since joining the Warriors. He was averaging 4.8 assists per game during his time with the Heat this season, and his average has jumped to 5.9 assists per game since joining Golden State.

In Game 1 against the Rockets, Butler recorded six assists, as well as playing 42 minutes in the game, the second-most minutes he has logged in a single game the entire season.

Expect Butler to play around 40 minutes once again and bet on him at NBA online betting sites to go over 5.5 assists (-120).

Green’s Struggles vs GSW

Jalen Green has had a solid season for Houston, averaging 21 points per game while shooting 42.3% from the field and a career high 35.4% from deep.

However, Green has been subpar against the Warriors through their first six matchups of the season. In their five regular season meetings, he averaged just 12.6 points per game while shooting 31.5% from the field.

In only one of those five games did Green score over 20 points.

Green scored just 7 points in Game 1 against Golden State, shooting 3-15 overall and 0-4 from the three-point line.

Bet on Green to continue his slump against the Warriors and take him to score under 18.5 points (-120).

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