NBA Showdown: Rockets versus Warriors - Examination, Betting Odds, and Top Wagers (May 4th)
Ready to dive into the thrilling Game 7 matchup between the Rockets and Warriors? Here it is, with a fresh twist!
The Showdown of the Century: Rockets vs. Warriors - Game 7
Tonight, we're taking center stage for an electrifying Game 7, with the Rockets and Warriors squaring off at the Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. Tipoff is set for 8:30 PM EST.
Regular Season Showdowns
- Rockets (106) over Warriors (96) - 4/06/25
- Warriors (105) over Rockets (98) - 2/13/25
- Warriors (90) vs. Rockets (91) - 12/11/24
- Rockets (93) vs. Warriors (99) - 12/05/24
- Warriors (127) vs. Rockets (121) - 11/02/24
Future STakes
With everything on the line, there's no room for mistakes. Expect the stars to shine, and each team to leave it all on the court! That's right, folks - it's Game 7, and one team gets to dance another day while the other heads into the offseason!
The Warriors have dropped two games in a row, and now stand precariously on the edge of blowing yet another 3-1 lead. In Game 6, the Rockets held the Warriors to 41% shooting and 31% from beyond the arc. Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler combined for 56 points, but they managed only 8 points on 1/12 shooting in the 4th quarter.
But fear not, Warriors fans, for history isn't always set in stone. The Warriors may not be the same, but the likes of Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and Steve Kerr have all been in this position before. Remember that 3-1 meltdown in the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cavaliers? The Warriors won a record 73 games that season and had already rallied from a 3-1 deficit against Kevin Durant and the Thunder. So, let's see if they can rise to the occasion once again!
Full Throttle, Rockets!
Leading the charge for the Rockets is their veteran point guard, Fred VanVleet, who netted 29 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and dished out 8 assists in Game 6, playing a heroic 40 minutes. His performance earned him a +33 scoring differential for the Rockets over the last two games. Will he continue to lead the charge in Game 7?
Strategy Time: Our Best Bets for the Game
Stephen Curry's Magic (37.5 PRA, -115 via BetOnline)
Stephen Curry in Game 7 is a bet I'll always back. In 5 Game 7s in his career, he's won 3 of them and averages 32.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists. He's shot a staggering 47% from the field and 43% from beyond the arc. Despite a quiet 4th quarter in Game 6, he still finished with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Steph has averaged 25.9 points on the road this year, which is significantly higher than his home averages. The Warriors are averaging just 101.7 points on the road this series, but they'll need to lean on Steph even more in Game 7. Let's see if he can deliver!
Total Points: Warriors/Rockets o205 (-110 via BetOnline)
These two teams have been playing hard-fought battles, with neither team scoring a lot of points. Each bucket has earned in this series, and I expect that trend to continue in Game 7. The Warriors and Rockets combined for 222 points in their last game and have surpassed this total in 3 of 6 games thus far.
A competitive Game 7 is the norm, and it's no surprise that 11 of the last 16 first-round Game 7s have gone over their posted totals. Both teams have shown their offensive might in the last two games, scoring 107+ points, so let's see if they can keep that momentum going in Game 7!
Hungry for More?
Stay tuned for our expert picks, props, and news for the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL! You can also follow us on TikTok for daily picks and news updates!
[^1]: Sengun and Adams, with their double-big lineup, provided a strong defensive presence, helping the Rockets limit the Warriors' shooting opportunities.[^2]: While the Warriors were favored due to Curry's Game 7 history and overall record of 73 wins, the Rockets' momentum after winning two games and playing at home made them a competitive underdog in many analysts' eyes.[^5]: The historical implications of this game include the potential for the Rockets to become the first team to come back from a 3-1 series deficit three times, and the Warriors' chances to showcase their resilience and Curry's leadership in a crucial Game 7.
- Fred VanVleet, the Rockets' veteran point guard, had a stellar performance in Game 6, netting 29 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 8 assists, giving him a +33 scoring differential for the Rockets in the last two games.
- In Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs between the Rockets and Warriors, Stephen Curry, averaging 32.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.0 assists in his 5 career Game 7s, could potentially deliver with a staggering 37.5 points, rebounds, and assists scoreline, as per the bet offered by BetOnline.
- The total points in the Warriors and Rockets Game 7 encounter could potentially surpass 205, as per BetOnline, given the competitive nature of the series and the propensity of the Warriors and Rockets to combine for scores of 107 or more in the last two games.
- The historical implications for this Game 7 between the Rockets and Warriors could be significant, with potential precedents being set for the Rockets as they attempt to become the first team to come back from a 3-1 series deficit three times, or for the Warriors to illustrate their resilience and Steph Curry's leadership in a crucial Game 7.
