Warriors vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 4/30/2025

The Golden State Warriors visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. Golden State leads the series 3-1 following its 109-106 victory over Houston on Monday night. Jimmy Butler was the leading scorer for Golden State, scoring 27 points. A win on Wednesday would clinch the series for Golden State. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

During the postseason, Stephen Curry is leading Golden State in scoring and assists, averaging 29.0 points and 7.0 assists per game. Draymond Green is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.3 rebounds per game. Jimmy Butler is second in scoring, averaging 18.4 points per game. Golden State is scoring an average of 98.6 points per game, shooting 44.3% overall and 35.8% from 3-point territory.

The Houston Rockets have their collective backs against the wall in this series as they must win each of the last three games to move on to the second round. In Monday’s loss to Golden State, the leading scorer for Houston was Alperen Sengun with 31 points. Houston committed 13 turnovers to 10 by Golden State. The Rockets lost despite out-rebounding the Warriors 41-34. 

Alperen Sengun is leading Houston in scoring during the playoffs, averaging 20.3 points per game, and is the leading rebounder, averaging 12.3 rebounds per game. Jalen Green is second in scoring, averaging 18.1 points per game is the leader in assists, averaging 4.4 per game. Houston scores an average of 95.7 points per game, shooting 41.3% overall and 33.1% from 3-point territory.

The Houston Rockets will stave off elimination for at least one more game with a victory at home on Wednesday when hosting Golden State in Game 5. Golden State has covered the number in just four of its last six, and the Warriors are 1-4 ATS over the last five played on a Wednesday. Houston’s Alperen Sengun will score well and dominate on the glass at both ends of the court to help the Rockets win. Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 108-101.