- The Warriors vs Rockets series heads back to Houston with Golden State up 3-1
- Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, at 7:40 pm ET
- See the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets odds for Game 5 plus the latest odds to win the series
For the second straight game, the Golden State Warriors (48-34, 24-17, 41-39-3 ATS) used a huge second half on Monday night to overcome an early deficit and defeat the Houston Rockets (52-30, 29-12 home, 43-38-1 ATS). Monday’s win puts Golden State up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and moves the young Rockets to the brink of elimination.
Golden State will have their first opportunity to oust Houston in Game 5 on Wednesday, April 30, at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. Game 5 will tip-off at 6:40 pm CT/7:40 pm ET, and the opening Warriors vs Rockets Game 5 odds favor .
Warriors vs Rockets Game 5 Odds & Series Price
Houston has opened as a two-point home favorite against the spread in Game 5 and a -130 on the moneyline, which is a 56.52% implied win probability. Golden State is a +110 road underdog (47.62%). The total has gone up 2.5 points from Game 4, from 202.0 to 204.5.
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The Rockets took a seven-point lead into halftime on Monday (57-50) but Golden State immediately went on a 13-0 run at the start of the third. Houston would battle back to take a 101-97 lead but a late -0 run would put the Dubs on top for good in a 109-106 win.
For the first time this series, someone other than Steph Curry led the Warriors in scoring; Jimmy Butler battled through a pelvis injury to score 27 points, while Brandin Podziemski added 26. Curry had just 17 on 6-of-13 shooting.
Houston wasted a brilliant night from veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who scored 25 points on 8-of-11 from beyond the arc. Alperen Sengun had a game-high 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets but was just 12-of-28 from the field.
Warriors vs Rockets Series Scores
Game 4 was the first game in the series to go over the total. The teams combined for 115 points, smashing the series-low total of 202.0 points. Dating back to the regular season, Houston/Golden State games are now 2-7 O/U this year.
The Houston/Golden State series price now favors Golden State at -1000, with the Rockets at +680 to win three straight. Only 13 of 288 teams to go down 3-1 in a best-of-seven series have come back to win, and no team has done it since the 2020 Denver Nuggets (who did in both the first and second rounds). Houston’s +680 price tag amounts to a 12.82% implied win probability, which is nearly three times as high as the all-time win rate of teams down 3-1 (4.5%). Golden State’s -1000 odds equal a 90.91% implied win probability.
As the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets heats up, fans and bettors alike are eagerly awaiting Game 5 to see who will take the lead in the series. With the series tied at 2-2, both teams are fighting tooth and nail for a chance to advance to the NBA Finals.
The odds for Game 5 have been updated, and the Warriors are currently favored to win with a -6.5 point spread. This means that if you bet on the Warriors, they would need to win by at least 7 points in order for your bet to pay out. On the other hand, the Rockets are the underdogs with a +6.5 point spread, meaning they can either win the game outright or lose by less than 7 points for your bet to be successful.
In terms of the series price, the Warriors are still the favorites to win it all with odds of -250. This means that you would need to bet $250 on the Warriors in order to win $100 if they come out on top. The Rockets, on the other hand, have odds of +200, meaning a $100 bet on them would net you $200 if they manage to pull off the upset and win the series.
Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance throughout the series, with the Rockets dominating Game 2 and 4, while the Warriors came out on top in Game 1 and 3. Game 5 is sure to be a nail-biter as both teams look to gain the upper hand and take control of the series.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan looking to support your team or a bettor looking to make some money, Game 5 of the Warriors vs Rockets series is shaping up to be a must-watch event. Stay tuned for all the action and drama as these two powerhouse teams battle it out on the court.
