Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Warriors Look Great Value for This Matchup

No. 2 Houston Rockets (52-30, 23-17 Away) square off against No. 7 Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17 at Home) in this NBA Playoffs first round matchup at Chase Center. The Warriors lead the series 3-2.

Get with the Warriors with a -5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at 1.93 to enjoy a solid victory when they go head to head with the Rockets.

Rockets 131-116 Winners in Last H2H Matchup

Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors were in action at Toyota Center two nights ago, with the Rockets winning 131-116.

Fred VanVleet scored 26 points for the Rockets, with Amen Thompson registering 25 and Dillon Brooks 24. Moses Moody racked up 25 for the Warriors, while Kevin Knox II and Stephen Curry recorded 14 and 13.

The Warriors have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L

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The Rockets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.2 points, 44.5 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 7.9 steals and 5.1 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 68.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.5 points and 40.8 rebounds per contest.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 16.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists, while Fred VanVleet averages 2.5 (37.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Warriors have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 110.5 points, 40.8 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 10.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 105.9 points and 45.8 rebounds.

Stephen Curry is averaging 25.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 4.2 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Golden State Warriors lineup: Gary Payton II, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry.

Expert NBA Analysis

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBA action might play out.

Key Rockets vs Warriors stats:

• The -5 line has been covered by Warriors in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Rockets vs Warriors Prediction

It’s time to go for Golden State Warriors against the spread, especially with an attractive -5 line at 1.93. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this NBA matchup.

Bigger prices can be secured for bettors who are prepared to move the line. The odds increase according to how much risk you are prepared to have with your wager.

Warriors -5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Warriors -5 @ 1.93 Bet Now

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Player Props

Jimmy Butler Over 21.5 Points 1.94

Jimmy Butler (Warriors) has scored an average of 30.75 points in the past 4 games at home. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of 1.94.

Latest Jimmy Butler Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.85

Assists

Over 5.5

1.89

Under 5.5

1.83

Rebounds

Over 5.5

1.72

Under 5.5

2.04

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Jalen Green Under 15.5 Points 1.92

Jalen Green (Rockets) has totaled an average of 10 points in the past 5 games on the road. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at 1.92.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

1.95

Under 15.5

1.79

Assists

Over 2.5

1.78

Under 2.5

1.96

Rebounds

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 99 - 108 Warriors

We’re going for the Warriors to achieve a 108-99 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

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.

Warriors Favorites to Win According to the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Golden State Warriors are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the 1.42 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Houston Rockets are least likely to win at 2.98.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 208. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 208 at 1.91.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Rockets

2.98

Warriors

1.42

Point Spread

Rockets +5.5

1.91

Warriors -5.5

1.91

Total Points

Under 208

1.91

Over 208

1.91

Stephen Curry Favorite to Get Most Points

Stephen Curry is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get 1.85 that he goes Over 25.5 points and 1.88 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 25.5

1.85

Under 25.5

1.88

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 22.5

1.88

Under 22.5

1.85

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 21.5

1.85

Under 21.5

1.88

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 15.5

1.88

Under 15.5

1.85

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 15.5

1.95

Under 15.5

1.79

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 13.5

1.85

Under 13.5

1.88

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 12.5

1.92

Under 12.5

1.82

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 11.5

1.78

Under 11.5

1.96

Buddy Hield (Warriors)

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.89

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 8.5

1.83

Under 8.5

1.91

Gary Payton II (Warriors)

Over 8.5

1.85

Under 8.5

1.88

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 7.5

1.89

Under 7.5

1.83

Steven Adams (Rockets)

Over 4.5

1.97

Under 4.5

1.77

Player Assists

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.12

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 5.5

1.89

Under 5.5

1.83

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

1.70

Under 4.5

2.08

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 4.5

1.95

Under 4.5

1.78

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 4.5

2.16

Under 4.5

1.65

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

1.85

Under 3.5

1.88

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 2.5

1.78

Under 2.5

1.96

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 2.5

1.60

Under 2.5

2.25

Player Rebounds

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

1.73

Under 10.5

2.04

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 6.5

1.76

Under 6.5

2.00

Draymond Green (Warriors)

Over 6.5

1.80

Under 6.5

1.94

Jimmy Butler (Warriors)

Over 5.5

1.72

Under 5.5

2.04

Stephen Curry (Warriors)

Over 4.5

1.68

Under 4.5

2.10

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

2.02

Under 4.5

1.74

Brandin Podziemski (Warriors)

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.91

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

2.08

Under 3.5

1.70

Buddy Hield (Warriors)

Over 3.5

2.15

Under 3.5

1.65

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 2.5

1.57

Under 2.5

2.28

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Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors Confirmed Lineup

0 Gary Payton II

7 Buddy Hield

10 Jimmy Butler

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	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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