Rockets vs Warriors Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 May 2025
Last updated: Apr 30, 2025, 11:35PM | Published: Apr 30, 2025, 1:00PM
The Houston Rockets will take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on Thursday, commencing at 9:30am AEST.
With the likes of Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Warriors side that includes Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Warriors game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston vs Golden State NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 65% chance of beating the Warriors at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Warriors: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.53, Warriors $2.60
- Line: Rockets -4.5 ($1.91), Warriors +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 203 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rockets at $1.53 and the Warriors at $2.60.
The Rockets are 4.5-point favourites against the Warriors, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Warriors (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 203 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (-4.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 203-point over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Rockets vs Warriors: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 203 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rockets vs Warriors betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Warriors: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Warriors at Toyota Center this Thursday is the Rockets winning 104-100.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Golden State game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Warriors prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Golden State match-up.
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Rockets vs Warriors: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Warriors in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Thursday 1 May 2025
- Time: 9:30am AEST
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Golden State predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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