Warriors vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 5/5/2025

The Golden State Warriors visit the Houston Rockets on Saturday for the deciding Game 7 of their Western Conference first-round best-of-seven series. The series is 3-3 after the Golden State lost to Houston 115-107 on Friday night. Stephen Curry was the leading scorer for Golden State with 29 points. The Warriors shot only 41.1% overall and committed 17 turnovers. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Stephen Curry is leading Golden State in scoring and assists, averaging 23.4 points and 6.2 assists per game. Draymond Green is the leading rebounder, averaging 5.6 rebounds per game. Jimmy Butler III is second in scoring, averaging 15.8 points per game, and is one of five players who average double figures in scoring. Golden State scores an average of 103.6 points per game.

The Houston Rockets look for their third consecutive win on Sunday when hosting the Golden State Warriors in Game 7. Fred VanVleet was the leading scorer for Houston in Friday’s win with 29 points, shooting 7-for-13 overall and making each of his nine free throws. Houston committed just 13 turnovers and out-rebounded the Warriors 46-42.

Fred VanVleet is leading Houston in scoring, averaging 20.8 points per game. Alperen Sengun is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 19.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Houston has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Rockets score an average of 105.8 points per game, shooting 45.4% overall and 37.3% from 3-point territory.

The Houston Rockets have been able to stave off elimination in each of the last two games after trailing 3-1 in the series. Houston will win at home on Sunday and move on to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, eliminating Golden State. Houston has covered the number in four of its last five overall and four of the last five versus the Warriors, while Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last five. Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets win and cover ATS 103-96.