Game 2 Preview: Warriors vs Rockets Odds, Player Props & Predictions

• The Golden State Warriors can take a 2-0 lead on the Houston Rockets in Game 2 on Wednesday night
• But after opening as a pick’em, the Warriors vs Rockets odds now favor Houston by 3.5 points
• See the Game 2 Warriors vs Rockets predictions, player props, and latest odds on April 23

The Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17 away) came out victorious in a defensive slugfest on Sunday, beating the Houston Rockets (52-30, 29-12 home) by a score of 95-85 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. On Wednesday, the teams will meet again at the Toyota Center in Houston. The Game 2 Warriors vs Rockets odds opened as a pick’em but that’s ancient history. On the morning of gameday, the Warriors vs Rockets odds favor Houston by 3.5 points.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Odds

On the moneyline, Houston has shortened from -110 to -165 over the past two days, giving the Rockets a 62.26% implied win probability. The Warriors have faded from -110 to +140 (41.67% implied win probability). The game total, which opened at 208.5, has plummeted all the way to 204.5 with the under favored at -115.

Odds as of Caesars. Claim the current BetMGM promo code to bet on the 2025 NBA playoffs.

The Warriors/Rockets series price moved from -180/+140 in Golden State’s favor ahead of Game 1 to -400/+320 thereafter. That line has also moved slightly in Houston’s favor over the last couple days. Golden State is currently -380 to advance to the second round of the NBA playoff bracket while Houston is +300.

Houston was undone by one bad quarter in Game 1. After Houston took a 21-18 lead after one, the Warriors outscored the Rockets 29-13 in the second quarter, taking a lead they would never relinquish. The closest Houston would come in the second half was 76-73 with 6:49 remaining.

The Warriors are now the +1400 fourth-favorite in the NBA championship odds

GSW vs HOU Game 2 Player Props

NBA player props from DraftKings on April 23.

Curry (24.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 6.0 APG) once again has the highest point total of the night but after dropping a game-high 31 on Sunday, his total has dropped from 25.5 to 24.5. Butler (17.5 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.4 APG) is again second at 22.5, the same number as Game 1 which he eclipsed by half a point.

Sengun (19.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 4.9 APG) has the highest total among Houston players, again at 20.5. He had a team-high 26 in Game 1. No other Rocket scored more than 11.

Warriors vs Rockets & Picks

• Warriors moneyline (+140) at Caesars
• Butler over 22.5 points (-125) at DraftKings
• Sengun over 20.5 points (-110) at bet365

It is immensely difficult to win two road games to start a series. It happened twice in the 2024 playoffs (Minnesota at Denver in the West semifinals, and Dallas at Minnesota in the West finals), once in 2023 (Miami at Boston in the East finals), and zero times in 2022. That’s just three of the last 45 series (6.7%).

But if you’re looking for a series tailormade to be the exception, this is it. It’s hard to find two more-proven playoff performers than Curry and Butler, while the Rockets are extremely thin on postseason experience. It showed in Game 1 when Houston shot just 39.1% from the field an an ugly 20.7% from three (6-of-29) while committing 16 turnovers against just 19 assists. Golden State had a 20-to-11 assist-to-turnover ratio.

What’s perhaps most concerning for the Rockets is that they lost by double-digits while winning the rebound battle by a huge margin (52-36), including a 20-6 edge on the offensive glass. It’s not unlike the Rockets to win the board battle; they finished with the best REB% in the league during the regular season (53.9%).

But it is unlike the Warriors to get dominated so badly on the glass. Golden State was seventh in the NBA in REB% at 50.9%. It’s reasonable to assume Houston will out-rebound Golden State again but I don’t expect it to be a +16 margin.

The highly anticipated Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets is set to take place tonight, and fans are buzzing with excitement. After a thrilling Game 1 that saw the Warriors come out on top with a narrow victory, both teams are gearing up for what is sure to be another intense battle on the court.

As we look ahead to Game 2, let’s take a closer look at the odds, player props, and predictions for this matchup.

The odds for Game 2 currently favor the Warriors, with most sportsbooks listing them as the favorites to win. However, the Rockets are not to be underestimated, as they have proven time and time again that they are a formidable opponent. With star players like James Harden and Chris Paul leading the charge, the Rockets have the firepower to go toe-to-toe with the Warriors.

When it comes to player props, there are a few key players to keep an eye on in Game 2. For the Warriors, all eyes will be on Kevin Durant, who had a dominant performance in Game 1 with 35 points. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will also be crucial to the Warriors’ success, as their three-point shooting can swing the momentum of the game in an instant.

On the Rockets’ side, James Harden will undoubtedly be looking to bounce back from a somewhat lackluster performance in Game 1. Look for him to come out firing on all cylinders and put up big numbers in Game 2. Chris Paul will also be a key player to watch, as his playmaking ability and leadership on the court can make a huge difference for the Rockets.

As for predictions, this game is shaping up to be another close one. Both teams have the talent and experience to come out on top, so it could really go either way. However, if the Warriors can continue to play at a high level and limit their turnovers, they have a good chance of taking a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Overall, Game 2 between the Warriors and Rockets is sure to be a must-watch matchup for any basketball fan. With high stakes and elite talent on both sides, this game has all the makings of a classic playoff showdown. Tune in tonight to see which team will come out on top and take control of the series.