Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Live Stream & Tips – Take Warriors & Free Buckets In NBA Playoffs

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Last updated: 29 Apr 2025

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Golden State needs one more win to advance
Warriors have a strong recent record vs. Houston
Golden State covers consistently on the road

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Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Predictions & Tips

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Predictions & Tips
Head To Head
Houston Rockets Form
Golden State Warriors Form

Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets Predictions & Tips

Golden State are tipped to cover as an underdog in Game 5 of this series.

The Warriors have Jimmy Butler back and not only do they have a strong recent record against the Rockets, but the betting underdog has tended to cover in recent meetings.

Golden State have won 8 of the last 11 meetings with Houston
The betting underdog has covered in 6 of the last 9 meetings
Golden State Warriors have covered in 6 of their last 7 road games
The Under cashed in 7 of the last 9 meetings

Head To Head

Houston Rockets lead the all-time series 136-129
Golden State Warriors won 109-106 when the two teams last met on April 26

Houston Rockets Form

Golden State head back out on the road knowing that one more victory will see them wrap up this series.

The Warriors began this series on the road and got off to the perfect start as they won 95-85 in the series opener in Houston.

They failed to back that up in Game 2 as they lost 109-94, but they have issued a strong response to that loss.

Golden State returned home for the next two meetings and won both matchups, downing the Rockets 104-93 and 109-106.

The Warriors earned their place in the postseason by going 48-34 in the regular season and successfully negotiating the Play-In Tournament with a 121-116 win over Memphis.

Golden State Warriors Form

Houston return home in desperate need of a victory, having lost for the third time in this series last time out.

The Rockets surrendered home advantage in the opening game of the series as they were beaten 95-85 at home by Golden State.

They rebounded to take the next meeting 109-94, but they failed to follow that up on the road and are now one loss away from elimination.

Houston travelled to the Bay area for Games 3 and 4 and suffered 104-93 and 109-106 defeats at the hands of the Warriors.

The Rockets claimed their place in the playoffs by putting together a 52-30 record to finish second in the Western Conference, ending a five-year absence from the NBA’s postseason.

Verdict

GS Warriors @ HOU Rockets - Game 5

Golden State continue to deliver in this series and are now just one win away from the next round.

The Warriors have a strong recent record against Houston and are covering consistently on the road, so give us the visitors and the free buckets.

Golden State +4.0

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