It can be quite rare for us to get to this stage of the season and still have so much to play for in terms of positioning. There are intense races in both conferences to try and get out of the play-in spots and secure automatic playoff berths. Out west, the 3-team race for the top seed seems to be ever-changing, and I am sure there will be plenty more twists and turns to come. You can check out all of our NBA picks for today's games, but for now, let's dive into my Thursday NBA parlay picks.
Golden State Warriors -4 over Houston Rockets (-110)
The Golden State Warriors have caught fire at the right time, winning 5 straight games and opening up a 3-game gap to the chasing Houston Rockets. With a win tonight, they should all but ensure a play-in spot. The visitors are also likely to welcome back Jonathan Kuminga tonight, which should help boost their perimeter defensive capabilities. With the Rockets missing Alperen Sengun and a reliable low-post scorer, they could really struggle putting up points tonight.
Over the last 5 games, the Warriors have been 3rd in the league in defensive rating while the hosts rank in the bottom 10 offensively. It is also worth noting that the Warriors lead the season series 2-0, winning both games by 5 or more points. Look for them to limit the Rockets enough tonight to keep that streak going.
Read our full Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets predictions