For the third and final time this regular season, the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors face each other. They have split the first two games of the season series, with the road team getting the victory in each contest. Sunday’s game will also mark the potential return of Steph Curry.

The two-time NBA MVP is listed as questionable ahead of the game. He has missed more than two months of action due to a runner’s knee condition. He will likely be under a minutes restriction, while the Rockets enter the matchup on a five-game win streak.

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Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction

Odds

Moneyline: Rockets (-165) vs. Warriors (+135)

Spread: Rockets -3.5 (-113) vs. Warriors +3.5 (-106)

Total (O/U): O225.5 (-110), U225.5 (-110)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

Betting Tips

• Bet on Kevin Durant to go OVER (-113) 24.5 points. He has scored at least 25 points in three of his last five games.
• Place your money on Steph Curry to score at least 20 points, going OVER (-112). He’s coming back from a two-month absence, so he’ll be under a minutes restriction.
• Alperen Sengun has an over/under of 18.5 points. He has scored 19 points or more three times in his last five. Bet on him to go OVER (-113).

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Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview

The Rockets (48-29) are getting hot at the right time, gaining a lot of momentum heading into the postseason. They have a chance to improve their seeding, especially after the LA Lakers lost Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to muscle-related injuries for the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, the Warriors (36-41) are on a three-game losing streak. They receive a huge boost in Steph Curry, but they are unlikely to get homecourt advantage for the NBA Play-In Tournament.

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Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups Tonight

Rockets

G – Reed Sheppard | G – Amen Thompson | F – Kevin Durant | F – Jabari Smith Jr. | C – Alperen Sengun

Warriors

G – Steph Curry | G – Brandin Podziemski | F – Gui Santos | F – Draymond Green | C – Kristaps Porzingis

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Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Warriors have had the Rockets’ number since last season, including the playoffs. They are 8-6 against Houston, but it’s hard to see them winning on Sunday, even with Steph Curry.

Prediction: Rockets get the 114-107 win.