Houston Rockets (51-27) vs. Golden State Warriors (46-31)
April 6, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -5.5; Over/Under: 226.5
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Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets have been on a tear as they’ve won 14 of their last 16 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Thunder in a 125-111 statement win on Friday. Jalen Green led the team with 34 points and five assists on 11 of 24 shooting, Alperen Sengun added 31 points while Amen Thompson chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 29 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Thunder from the start and poured in 69 points in the first half to take a 23-point lead. This was more than enough to hold off a third-quarter rally from the Thunder.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in great form as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall. They will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after running past the Nuggets in a 118-104 home win on Friday. Stephen Curry drained seven 3-pointers to lead the team with 36 points and five assists, Brandin Podziemski added 26 points with eight rebounds and six assists while Jimmy Butler chipped in with 19 points, five assists and five steals. As a team, the Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they endured an explosive start from the Nuggets and clawed their way back from an early 12-point deficit. They pulled away in the second half on the back of their backcourt duo of Curry and Podziemski.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last 15 games as favorites against the Rockets.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last seven games at Chase Center.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Warriors teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against the Rockets.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last eight games following a home win.
- The road team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Rockets and Warriors.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last seven road games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Warriors’ last 11 games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Warriors vs Rockets Prediction
These teams have already met four times this season with the Warriors leading the series by 3-1, but each game has been decided by seven points or fewer, so I think we could be in for another close contest. The Warriors have opened as modest favorites at home, but the Rockets just took down the Thunder in their last outing, and I think they stay hot with another upset road win in this one.
