The Warriors will play the Rockets on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's time for the 2025 NBA playoffs, with the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets queued up to tipoff on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. All NBA playoff matchups are best of seven games, with the exception of the play-in tournament which is single elimination. Have a look at the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets below from our featured legal US sports betting partners.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Golden State Warriors concluded the regular season with a 93.00 power ranking. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, finished up with a 94.67 ranking. In general, the team with the higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will be the favorite (depending on the playoff matchup, of course).
- Away Golden State Warriors - The Golden State Warriors finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 24-17 away team record. That result ranked them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets notched a 29-12 home team record. They ended the 2024-25 regular season ranked 5th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Golden State Warriors finished 15th (113.8) in the league for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets ended up 12th, averaging 114.3 PPG at the end of the regular season.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents scored an average of 110.5 points against the Golden State Warriors per game during the regular season. That result ranks them 20th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Houston Rockets finished 22nd in the league for points scored against them. That means they allowed 109.8 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Golden State Warriors wound up with a 5-11 Western Pacific Division division record for the 2024-25 regular season. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets finalized their season with a 13-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Golden State Warriors had 48-34 regular season record, while the Houston Rockets had a 52-30 regular season final standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, ye scurvy dogs! The Golden State Warriors be takin' on the Houston Rockets...
Aye, the Warriors had a 48-34 overall standin' in the regular season...
While the Rockets boasted a 52-30 overall record, showin' their strength...
Both teams be battlin' it out to advance in the playoffs...
So grab yer grog and anchor down as we set sail for this epic showdown!
Best Warriors at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Golden State Warriors | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Golden State Warriors are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 205.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 205.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Golden State Warriors are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Warriors
Rockets
5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Golden State Warriors - Golden State Warriors bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Golden State Warriors underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Warriors
Rockets
Game to Overtime
5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Warriors
Team Total Points
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 101.5 o -120101.5 u -105Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 103.5 o -118103.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 11.5 o -14511.5 u +105Bet |
Buddy Hield
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -118Bet |
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Draymond Green
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
Gary Payton II
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 14.5 o -13014.5 u -105Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Moses Moody
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Quinten Post
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
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Stephen Curry
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 38.5 o +10038.5 u -135Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 20.5 o -13520.5 u +100Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Draymond Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 26.5 o +10526.5 u -140Bet |
Gary Payton II
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 22.5 o -11822.5 u -115Bet |
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Stephen Curry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
GSW at HOU 5/04/25 8:30pm EDT | 37.5 o -13537.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +16.0 | 29-12 | 23-17 | 13-3 | 31-21 | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | L3 | 6-4 |
| xp - Golden State Warriors | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +20.0 | 24-17 | 24-17 | 5-11 | 29-23 | 113.8 | 110.5 | +3.3 | L1 | 7-3 |
Golden State Warriors & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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Golden State Warriors & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.