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The Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors take the court to start the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Rockets are favored by 1 point in the matchup, which airs on at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Rockets vs. Warriors Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Rockets 114, Warriors 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-116)
- Total Pick: Over 213 (computer predicts 224.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-1)
Recent Rockets vs. Warriors Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2025 | Warriors | -5 | 225.5 | -198 | +164 | 106-96 HOU |
| 2/13/2025 | Warriors | -1.5 | 225.5 | -121 | +100 | 105-98 GS |
| 12/11/2024 | Rockets | -2.5 | 220.5 | -153 | +129 | 91-90 HOU |
| 12/5/2024 | Rockets | -4.5 | 219.5 | -183 | +152 | 99-93 GS |
| 11/2/2024 | Rockets | -4.5 | 216 | -192 | +161 | 127-121 GS |
| 4/4/2024 | Warriors | -3 | 227.5 | -150 | +125 | 133-110 GS |
| 11/20/2023 | Warriors | -7 | 220 | -290 | +231 | 121-116 GS |
| 10/29/2023 | Warriors | -7 | 223 | -269 | +218 | 106-95 GS |
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Houston has a 43-39-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Rockets have a 28-26 record against the spread this season when favored by 1 point or more.
- Houston has hit the over in 45 of its 82 games with a set total (54.9%).
- The Rockets have entered the game as favorites 54 times this season and won 41, or 75.9%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won 41 of its 53 games, or 77.4%, when favored by at least -116 on the moneyline.
Warriors 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Golden State is 42-40-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 1-point underdogs this season, the Warriors are 16-12 against the spread.
- Golden State's games have hit the over 41 out of 82 times (50%).
- The Warriors are 11-16 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 40.7% of those games).
- Golden State has gone 9-13 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -103 or longer (40.9%).
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Rockets vs. Warriors Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Ankle),
Jock Landale: Out (Knee)
Warriors
Warriors: None
Rockets vs. Warriors Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel:
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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