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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Warriors

The Houston Rockets take the court against the Golden State Warriors in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

We’ve got a strong opinion when it comes to the totals when the Rockets play the Warriors. Our prediction is that there will be Over 224.5 points and that is on offer at -112.

Previous H2H Was Warriors Overtime Win

Houston Rockets made it five consecutive wins after a 140-106 home success over Utah Jazz at Toyota Center. Kevin Durant dropped 25 points, as Amen Thompson finished with 21 and Alperen Sengun 19.

Golden State Warriors were defeated last time, making it three losses on the spin. Chase Center saw them beaten 118-111 at home to Cleveland Cavaliers. Brandin Podziemski scored 25 points, with Gui Santos adding 25 and Kristaps Porzingis 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Warriors had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Toyota Center, they recorded a 115-113 (OT) win over the Rockets. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Warriors logo Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.1 points, 47.0 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 49.6% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 110.7 points and 41.2 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.6 points, Amen Thompson 8.4 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 6.9 assists, while Reed Sheppard averages 3.9 (44.3%) 3-pointers made.

Golden State Warriors – Last 10 Games

The Warriors have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 112.9 points, 40.8 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.8 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.2 points and 38.6 rebounds.

Brandin Podziemski is averaging 16.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 (36.4%) 3-pointers made, while Draymond Green has an average of 5.9 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -112 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 224.5 in total.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Rockets vs Warriors stats:

  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Warriors games at home.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Warriors games at home.
  • The 224.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Warriors games at home.

Over 224.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brandin Podziemski Over 11.5 Points -133 BetMGM logo

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) has recorded an average of 21.6 points in the past 5 games at home. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -133 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

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Kevin Durant Over 5.5 Assists +104 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) finished with Over 5.5 assists in 6 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at +104 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Kevin Durant Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 225.5
Spread Rockets -4
Player Points Brandin Podziemski Over 11.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 225.5, Rockets -4 and Brandin Podziemski (Warriors) to score Over 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 118 - 110 Warriors logo Warriors

The Rockets are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 118-110 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

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Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors 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.

Books Think Rockets Likeliest to Win

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Houston Rockets are -164 favorites to win and that means a 62% chance of landing a victory. At +138, Golden State Warriors are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

4 is the spread and 225.5 is the total points line. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 225.5, the odds are -110.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on this exciting league and we recommend visiting the best basketball sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Kevin Durant is available at -130 to rack up Over 23.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -105 is available.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 23.5
-130
Under 23.5
-105
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Stephen Curry (Warriors)
Over 19.5
-109
Under 19.5
-125
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-123
Under 18.5
-110
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Kristaps Porzingis (Warriors)
Over 17.5
-128
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+104
Under 5.5
-141
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-143
Under 5.5
+107
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Draymond Green (Warriors)
Over 5.5
-133
Under 5.5
-100
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-159
Under 4.5
+118
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-106
Under 8.5
-127
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 8.5
+112
Under 8.5
-152
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-118
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+116
Under 5.5
-159
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Past Ten Warriors Home Games Feature Seven Losses

The Warriors own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 114.50 points on offense and surrendering 121.50 on defense.

The Rockets have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 114.50 points per contest and giving up 117.60.

The Rockets defeated the Warriors 104-100 the last time they played at Chase Center. In the last 10 head-to-head games at Chase Center, the Warriors have notched seven victories, with the Rockets posting three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Golden State Warriors logo Golden State Warriors Home Stats 3-7 236.00 114.50 121.50 8 2
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 232.10 114.50 117.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 75 37.26 1343 394 17.9 5.3 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 74 36.24 1909 349 25.8 4.7 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 73 35.1 1137 139 15.6 1.9 2.2 6.9 0.9 0.8

Golden State Warriors Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Stephen Curry 39 31.33 1061 189 27.2 4.8 4.5 3.5 0.4 1.1
Jimmy Butler 38 31.1 760 185 20.0 4.9 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.4
Brandin Podziemski 77 28.43 1038 294 13.5 3.8 1.8 5.3 0.2 1.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

03 Apr NBA
Jazz 106-140 Rockets
01 Apr NBA
Bucks 113-119 Rockets
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies
25 Mar NBA
Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets

Previous Golden State Warriors Lineups

02 Apr NBA
Cavaliers 118-111 Warriors
01 Apr NBA
Spurs 127-113 Warriors
29 Mar NBA
Warriors 93-116 Nuggets
27 Mar NBA
Wizards 126-131 Warriors
25 Mar NBA
Nets 106-109 Warriors
23 Mar NBA
Warriors 137-131 Mavericks
21 Mar NBA
Warriors 110-126 Hawks
20 Mar NBA
Warriors 101-115 Pistons
18 Mar NBA
Warriors 99-120 Celtics
16 Mar NBA
Warriors 125-117 Wizards

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 61 16 0.792 118.9 107.5 11.4 33-7 28-9 11-3 38-9 9-1 4W
Spurs 59 19 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 29-7 30-12 12-3 34-15 9-1 1L
Pistons 57 21 0.731 117.5 109.4 8.1 31-9 26-12 10-4 36-12 8-2 3W
Celtics 52 25 0.675 114.6 107.1 7.5 26-11 26-14 9-5 33-15 8-2 2W
Lakers 50 27 0.649 116.5 115 1.5 26-12 24-15 8-7 30-17 8-2 1L
Nuggets 50 28 0.641 121.6 116.8 4.8 25-13 25-15 9-5 32-16 9-1 8W
Knicks 50 28 0.641 116.9 110.4 6.5 28-9 22-19 12-3 32-16 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 48 29 0.623 119.3 115.2 4.1 24-14 24-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1W
Rockets 48 29 0.623 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 20-19 9-6 26-22 7-3 5W
Timberwolves 46 31 0.597 117.6 114.1 3.5 25-14 21-17 9-7 29-21 5-5 2L
Hawks 45 33 0.577 118.6 115.9 2.7 23-16 22-17 9-6 26-22 8-2 4W
Raptors 43 34 0.558 114.5 112.1 2.4 21-17 22-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 1W
76ers 43 35 0.551 116.2 116.5 -0.3 22-18 21-17 9-7 25-25 6-4 1L
Suns 42 35 0.545 112.8 111.3 1.5 24-15 18-20 10-6 27-21 3-7 2L
Hornets 42 36 0.538 116.4 111.3 5.1 21-19 21-17 11-5 25-24 8-2 3W
Magic 41 36 0.532 115.4 115.4 0 24-16 17-20 9-8 24-25 3-7 1W
Heat 41 37 0.526 120.8 118.4 2.4 25-15 16-22 8-7 25-23 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 40 38 0.513 115.4 115.9 -0.5 22-17 18-21 7-8 27-21 8-2 3W
Clippers 39 38 0.506 113.7 112.6 1.1 21-17 18-21 8-6 22-25 5-5 2L
Warriors 36 41 0.468 114.8 115.1 -0.3 21-17 15-24 6-6 23-24 4-6 3L
Bucks 30 47 0.39 110.5 116.9 -6.4 17-22 13-25 9-6 20-28 2-8 2L
Bulls 29 48 0.377 116.2 121.6 -5.4 18-21 11-27 4-12 17-31 2-8 6L
Grizzlies 25 52 0.325 114.8 119.6 -4.8 14-26 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 53 0.321 114.9 119.4 -4.5 16-23 9-30 7-9 16-33 3-7 7L
Mavericks 24 53 0.312 113.6 119.3 -5.7 14-25 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 3L
Kings 21 57 0.269 110.9 120.9 -10 14-25 7-32 3-10 13-35 4-6 2W
Jazz 21 57 0.269 117.2 125.6 -8.4 13-27 8-30 1-14 11-37 1-9 8L
Nets 18 59 0.234 106.1 115.8 -9.7 10-28 8-31 3-12 12-34 1-9 2L
Pacers 18 59 0.234 112.6 120.8 -8.2 11-27 7-32 4-10 14-34 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 60 0.221 113 124.7 -11.7 11-27 6-33 2-13 11-36 1-9 5L
  • 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