The last of the NBA Cup quarterfinals will see the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets. This will be the second meeting between the teams this month, with the Warriors coming out on top by 6 points last time. However, the Rockets will be on their home floor and hoping to exact revenge in this elimination game. You can get our NBA picks for both of tonight’s NBA Cup games, but for now, let’s dive into our Warriors vs Rockets Same Game Parlay picks.
The last game that Fred VanVleet took to the floor in, it was against this very same Warriors team. In that contest he was not shy about letting it fly, getting off 10 three-point attempts. It is now 5 straight games in which he has attempted at least 9 shots from beyond the arc. He hit the Over on this line in 4 of those contests. While he is making just 32.1% of his shots from deep this season, he is a 37.3% shooter from out there during his career. His recent shooting volume suggests he does not lack confidence.
Over the last 10 games, the Warriors are just 24th in opponent three-point attempts per game. Considering his slump this season, Golden State may look to allow VanVleet to keep firing away against them. After all, there are 7 Rockets players who have a better three-point shooting percentage this season. With enough volume, I like the Rockets guard to hit the over.
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Stephen Curry was very successful against the Rockets last season, averaging a combined 40 points, rebounds and assists per game. He is so far averaging more assists and rebounds this season compared to in 2023-24. Going up against an undersized opponent in VanVleet should allow him to get his shot off with ease too. This is also an elimination game, so expect Curry to take the reins of the offense tonight. Over the last 10 games, the Rockets are 24th in three-point percentage which should help ensure there are long rebounds for Curry to chase down. He should also be able to exploit Alperen Sengun in the pick-and-roll, which should help him rack up points and assists here. Look for the Warriors star to stuff the stat sheet.
Now read our Hawks vs Knicks Same Game Parlay picks for tonight’s other NBA Cup quarterfinal
The Warriors should be a great matchup for Sengun. He will be matched up against Kevon Looney, who is undersized for a center and averages just 0.4 blocks per game. He should have issues contesting the Turkish center’s shots here. He also does not space the floor, which should keep Sengun in great rebounding position. The Rockets man is 11th in rebounds per game this season and should be able to take advantage. The same should be the case if Draymond Green switches onto him. Sengun has played a bigger role in playmaking too, upping his assists per game to 5.9 per contest over the last 10. While he is listed as questionable to play due to knee soreness, he is yet to miss a game this season. If he takes to the floor, do not be surprised to see him be a triple-double threat tonight.
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