The Rockets will play the Warriors on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 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 Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors queued up to tipoff on Monday, April 28th, 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 Houston Rockets concluded the regular season with a 94.67 power ranking. Their opponent, the Golden State Warriors, finished up with a 93.00 ranking. In general, the team with the higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will be the favorite (depending on the playoff matchup, of course).
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 23-17 away team record. That result ranked them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Golden State Warriors - Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors notched a 24-17 home team record. They ended the 2024-25 regular season ranked 10th in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets finished 12th (114.3) in the league for average points scored per game. The Golden State Warriors ended up 15th, averaging 113.8 PPG at the end of the regular season.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents scored an average of 109.8 points against the Houston Rockets per game during the regular season. That result ranks them 22nd in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Golden State Warriors finished 20th in the league for points scored against them. That means they allowed 110.5 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets wound up with a 13-3 Western Southwest Division division record for the 2024-25 regular season. On the other side of the court, the Golden State Warriors finalized their season with a 5-11 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets had 52-30 regular season record, while the Golden State Warriors had a 48-34 regular season final standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr mateys! The Houston Rockets face the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs... Rockets had a 52-30 standing, Warriors had a 48-34 record... Rockets dominated with a 13-3 division record, while Warriors struggled at 5-11... Rockets averaged 114.3 points per game, Warriors close behind at 113.8... Review each team's regular season standings below. We've rank-ordered the best bets... Check out this game's prop bets from our featured sports betting partners.
Best Rockets at Warriors Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Golden State Warriors |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Golden State Warriors are -3.5 -118 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -102 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 202.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 202.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Golden State Warriors are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Warriors
4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | +3.5 -102-3.5 -118 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Golden State Warriors - Golden State Warriors bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A -3.5 Golden State Warriors favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors Prop Bets
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Rockets
Warriors
Game to Overtime
4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Warriors
Team Total Points
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 103.5 o -110103.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 99.5 o -11899.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Draymond Green
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -135Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Jimmy Butler
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Moses Moody
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Stephen Curry
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 34.5 o -10534.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Brandin Podziemski
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -105Bet |
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Draymond Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
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Stephen Curry
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at GSW 4/28/25 10:00pm EDT | 38.5 o -10538.5 u -130Bet |
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 |
Houston Rockets & Golden State Warriors Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +12500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Warriors | +1600 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Golden State Warriors Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 10:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors 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.
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