Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Warriors to Frustrate Rockets

No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17 Away) square off against No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30, 29-12 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Toyota Center. The Warrors lead the series 1-0.

We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Warriors which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Rockets. The underdogs should be able to cover the +3.5 line where -112 can be found.

Warriors Are 8 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets met on Sunday night, with the Warriors claiming a 95-85 victory at Toyota Center.

The top Warriors scorer was Stephen Curry with 31 points, with Jimmy Butler getting 25 and Brandin Podziemski 14. Alperen Sengun recorded 26 for the Rockets, with Jabari Smith and Dillon Brooks racking up 11.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We’ve seen eight Warriors wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Warriors logo Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
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Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Warriors are averaging 115.3 points, 42.4 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 11.7 steals and 3.1 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 83.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 107.1 points and 44.9 rebounds per matchup.

Stephen Curry is averaging 30.1 points and 5.2 (44.1%) 3-pointers made. Brandin Podziemski averages 6.1 rebounds and Draymond Green 5.8 assists.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 47.7 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field and 69.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.0 points and 40.3 rebounds.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 16.8 points, Jabari Smith 7.4 rebounds and Amen Thompson 4.7 assists, while Jalen Green has an average of 2.1 (38.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors lineup: Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

With Warriors capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the best way forward. -112 is available that the +3.5 is covered in this NBA contest.

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Key Warriors vs Rockets stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Warriors in all of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Warriors in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Warriors in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 9 of their last 10 games against Warriors.

Warriors +3.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandin Podziemski Over 2.5 Assists -156 BetMGM logo

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) finished with Over 2.5 assists in 9 straight games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at -156 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

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Jalen Green Under 18.5 Points -128 BetMGM logo

Jalen Green (Rockets) has recorded an average of 8.4 points in the past 5 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -128.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Warriors +3.5
Totals Over 204.5
Player Assists Brandin Podziemski Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Warriors Warriors logo 106 - 103 Rockets logo Rockets

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 106-103 win for the Warriors. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rockets Favorites to Win According to the Books

With a 64% chance of securing victory, Houston Rockets are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -175. Golden State Warriors are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +146.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 204.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. The Over 204.5 selection is available to back at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Stephen Curry Favorite to Get Most Points

Stephen Curry is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -120 can be found for him scoring Over 25.5 points and there is -112 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 25.5
-120
Under 25.5
-112
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 22.5
-115
Under 22.5
-115
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-128
Under 19.5
-104
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Jalen Green (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-109
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Player Assists
Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-100
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Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-152
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-149
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
-105
Under 10.5
-127
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-133
Under 7.5
-100
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Jimmy Butler (Warriors)
Over 6.5
+110
Under 6.5
-147
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 7 37.3 183 37 26.1 5.3 4.4 5.6 0.6 1.0
Jimmy Butler 6 32.88 128 28 21.3 4.7 0.8 5.8 0.3 1.7
Draymond Green 7 31.06 44 28 6.3 4.0 0.9 5.6 1.3 1.9

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Fred VanVleet 6 39.4 114 28 19.0 4.7 4.0 3.7 0.3 0.8
Alperen Sengun 6 36.07 125 32 20.8 5.3 0.3 11.5 0.3 2.0
Amen Thompson 6 32.37 86 20 14.3 3.3 0.2 6.5 0.8 1.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Golden State Warriors Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
4 Jalen Green
5 Fred VanVleet
9 Dillon Brooks
28 Alperen Sengun
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup
2 Brandin Podziemski
4 Moses Moody
10 Jimmy Butler
23 Draymond Green
30 Stephen Curry

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 94-109 Rockets
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 95-85 Rockets
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Grizzlies 116-121 Warriors
13 Apr NBA
Clippers 124-119 Warriors
11 Apr NBA
Warriors 103-86 Trail Blazers
09 Apr NBA
Spurs 114-111 Warriors

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

02 May NBA Playoffs
Rockets 115-107 Warriors
30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 116-131 Rockets
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 106-109 Warriors
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Rockets 93-104 Warriors
23 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 94-109 Rockets
20 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 95-85 Rockets
13 Apr NBA
Nuggets 126-111 Rockets
11 Apr NBA
Rockets 109-140 Lakers
09 Apr NBA
Rockets 117-134 Clippers
06 Apr NBA
Rockets 106-96 Warriors

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Celtics 34 18 0.654 115.6 108.4 7.2 17-8 17-10 7-4 23-12 8-2 5W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 33 19 0.635 117.5 112.3 5.2 21-6 12-13 8-3 22-12 8-2 1L
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 21 0.604 119.5 114.8 4.7 17-9 15-12 5-5 18-16 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Heat 27 26 0.509 119.5 117.6 1.9 16-10 11-16 3-5 14-16 5-5 2L
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Clippers 24 27 0.471 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 11-16 7-4 14-15 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 24 28 0.462 115.6 118.1 -2.5 14-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 20 30 0.4 115.3 117.4 -2.1 11-15 9-15 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 37 0.275 112.3 122.7 -10.4 9-17 5-20 2-5 9-21 4-6 1L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Pacers 13 39 0.25 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-18 3-21 3-9 9-25 3-7 3L
Kings 12 41 0.226 110.5 120.4 -9.9 9-18 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 11L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak