predict.fun’s market placed the Warriors’ probability of beating the Rockets in their NBA regular-season matchup at 33%.

According to Odaily, Houston was scheduled to host Golden State at 10:30 a.m. today during the 2026–27 NBA season. Both teams entered with 8–3 records near the top of the Western Conference, with Houston fourth and Golden State fifth. The Warriors have won eight straight after opening the season with three losses; they beat the Pelicans 138–87 in their previous game. Houston ended a two-game losing streak by defeating the Nuggets 110–100.

The Warriors confirmed that Butler, Moody, Gary Payton II, Kristaps Porziņģis and Brandon Williams would be unavailable. Will Richard, who has a thumb issue, and Brandin Podziemski, who has a back issue, were listed as questionable. Curry is averaging 30.6 points per game this season. For Houston, Adams and Capela were out with injuries, leaving Sengun as the team’s primary interior option. Against Denver, Durant recorded 23 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, while Sengun had 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.