Rockets 1H ML (-115 @ FanDuel)
The Rockets have the 3rd best 1H ATS record in the NBA this season at 46-35-1, compared to the Warriors’ second-worst (36-46). In addition, Houston has the 6th highest 1H scoring differential (+2.6) compared to Golden State’s middling 14th (+0.7). The Rockets are just outside the top 10 in first-half offensive points scored at home (58.0) compared to Golden State’s below-average away total of 54.8. While I expect the Warriors to win this game in regulation, Houston should come out fired up in their first postseason action since 2020 and take care of business in the first half.