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Warriors vs Rockets Prediction, Picks and 2025 NBA First Round Playoffs Prop Bets for April 20: Back Houston (-120)
- The Rockets (-120) will beat the Warriors despite public sentiment against them.
- Houston and Golden State should go over the low total of 213.5.
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The Golden State Warriors are popular underdog picks per the NBA playoff betting odds. Why not? They won the 2022 NBA championship and have been rolling since acquiring Jimmy Butler, who has now gone into “Playoff Jimmy” mode. But we’re not buying it.
Yes, Golden State is a savvy veteran team but Houston is rightfully favored in Game 1 as we break down what should be a fun and frisky start to the series.
Yeah there is a 100% chance somebody getting ejected during the Rockets & Warriors series lmaoooo 😂😂pic.twitter.com/S6j60ABh3h https://t.co/IEltzd4nzD
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) April 17, 2025
Warriors vs Rockets NBA First Round Prediction
Houston will seize the ever-important Game 1 of the series. Per NBA betting tips, the Rockets have failed to cover in six straight home games against Golden State. But Houston has also had better form. having won 15 of its last 20 games, including some over Oklahoma City and Golden State. Despite being younger and greener, Houston is our NBA free pick.
Rockets 110, Warriors 106
Warriors vs Rockets Best NBA Player Props Today
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Warriors G Brandin Podziemski Under 12.5 Points (-104)
Brandin Podziemski’s NBA player prop bets are a hot commodity, especially his scoring. The public seems to think he’ll have a big game for Golden State’s bench. We don’t. Houston has a deep team with a bench that ranks third in the NBA in limiting scoring. Podziemski will score under 12.5 points.
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Warriors F Draymond Green Under 21.5+ Pts+Rebs+Asts (-121)
We are also going against Draymond Green’s combo props this Sunday. The former Defensive Player of the Year averages three sixes against Houston in his last 10 games. No, we’re serious: 6.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists. There is also a slight chance he gets ejected along with Dillon Brooks. Bet under.
The Last Time Fred Vanvleet faced Stephen Curry in the Playoffs… pic.twitter.com/U4YPU6YxA5
— 𝕋𝕖𝕣𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 🔆 (@lil_trevino24) April 16, 2025
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Rockets G Fred VanVleet 23+ Pts+Rebs+Asts (-125)
Go out on a limb and back Fred VanVleet to have a big game. Yes, VanVleet has had some rough nights and only averages nine points against Golden State as a Rocket. But he’s still a solid defender and has experience outdoing Curry in the playoffs. Our NBA expert prop pick is to bet VanVleet to go over his combo props.
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Warriors vs Rockets Total Pick
This should be a tight-scoring NBA game. Still, 213,5 points is too low, even if these teams’ last four games have all gone under the total and 202 points in total. This will still be a defensive duel, but we’re bound to have this “average out” on top of 68% of its home games (17-8-1) going over when playing conference opponents.
Bet on Warriors vs Rockets Over 213.5 (-110)
Warriors vs Rockets ML Pick
The Rockets should edge the Warriors. Conventional wisdom dictates Golden State’s edge due to experience and having the two best players on its team. But Golden State is top-heavy and will need its role players to step up. Houston has a more balanced team and has won 13 of its last 14 games as a favorite. Back the home team in NBA predictions.
Bet On Houston Rockets ML (-120)
Warriors vs Rockets ATS Pick
We can also bet the Rockets to win against the spread (ATS). Houston is 5-2 ATS when favored by a possession. This makes a decent pick for NBA parlay odds as well. Either way, bet Houston to win and cover.
Bet on Houston Rockets -1.5 (-110)
Warriors vs Rockets How to Watch
- Game: Golden State Warriors (49-34) vs Houston Rockets (52-30)
- Date/Time: Sunday, April 20, 9:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Warriors vs Rockets Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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Questions of the Day
What is Houston’s record when facing Golden State as a favorite?
Houston is 1-2 in its last three games when playing Golden State as the betting favorite.
