Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NBA, 26 Apr 2025

Warriors Could Prove Too Strong

No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30, 23-17 Away) clash with No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round game at Chase Center. The series is tied 1-1.

The Warriors are on offer at an attractive -159 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that the home team will outscore the Rockets and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Warriors Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors went head-to-head on Wednesday night, with the Rockets winning 109-94 at Toyota Center.

Jalen Green had 38 points for the Rockets, Alperen Sengun registered 17 points and 16 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks scored 16 points. Stephen Curry recorded 20 points for the Warriors, with Quinten Post and Moses Moody racking up 12.

The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Warriors victories.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 115.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 8.4 steals and 4.7 blocks while shooting 47.8% from the field and 69.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 111.4 points and 40.3 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 17.8 points and 2.5 (40.3%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun averages 7.6 rebounds and Amen Thompson 4.5 assists.

The Warriors have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.3 points, 40.8 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 11.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.5 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Stephen Curry is averaging 26.9 points, 5.5 assists and 4.4 (41.1%) 3-pointers made, while Brandin Podziemski has an average of 5.6 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Golden State Warriors lineup: Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Expert NBA Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together NBA forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Rockets vs Warriors stats:

• Warriors have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Warriors have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Rockets have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Rockets have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Rockets have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Warriors have won 7 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Rockets vs Warriors Prediction

Golden State Warriors look value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the home team will claim a victory in this NBA showdown. We’re happy to take the -159 that they win.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back the Warriors for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

Warriors Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 61.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Our Pick

Warriors Moneyline @ -159 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jalen Green Under 20.5 Points -118

Jalen Green (Rockets) has averaged 11.8 points in the past 5 games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -118 that he doesn’t cover the line.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-120

Assists

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-133

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

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Jimmy Butler Under 5.5 Rebounds +110

Jimmy Butler (Warriors) has totaled Under 5.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Player Rebounds wager can be backed at +110.

Latest Jimmy Butler Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-106

Under 21.5

-125

Assists

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 102 - 106 Warriors

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Warriors to win by a 106-102 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Warriors Moneyline Favorites

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Golden State Warriors are -175 favorites to win and that means a 64% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at +146.

The spread is currently 3.5, with the total points line at 205.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 205.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Rockets

+146

Warriors

-175

Point Spread

Rockets +3.5

-110

Warriors -3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 205.5

-110

Over 205.5

-110

Stephen Curry Favorite to Get Most Points

Stephen Curry is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -123 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -108 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 26.5

-123

Under 26.5

-108

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 21.5

-106

Under 21.5

-125

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-120

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-118

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 14.5

-109

Under 14.5

-122

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-130

Under 12.5

-103

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-110

Under 12.5

-120

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-123

Moses Moody (Warriors)

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-108

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 8.5

-130

Under 8.5

-103

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-120

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-130

Under 7.5

-103

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-100

Player Assists

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 5.5

-135

Under 5.5

+102

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-120

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-133

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-137

Under 4.5

+104

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+117

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-133

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-114

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-106

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-161

Moses Moody (Warriors)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-175

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+175

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-109

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-118

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+104

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 6.5

-114

Under 6.5

-118

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+110

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+115

Under 5.5

-149

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-130

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 4.5

-130

Under 4.5

-103

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-106

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-161

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+112

Under 3.5

-149

Moses Moody (Warriors)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-152

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup

0 Jonathan Kuminga

2 Brandin Podziemski

21 Quinten Post

23 Draymond Green

30 Stephen Curry

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

28 Alperen Sengun

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• 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

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