Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Prediction 04/30/2025 | NBA

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After losing Game 4, the Houston Rockets find themselves down 1-3 in this playoff series against the Golden State Warriors, so this is a must-win game if they want to extend their season.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Warriors +5.5

A 106-109 defeat on Monday has put the Rockets against the ropes. They continue to do a good job on defense, but have struggled a lot to produce points. Although not physically 100%, Jimmy Butler played on Monday, scoring 27 points and being key in the Warriors’ defense, so he will surely start here again. The Warriors have shown an elite defense in this series, and with Stephen Curry and Butler on offense they are a team to be feared, so we expect them to put up a fight until the end once again and cover a +5.5 spread.

Injuries for Golden State Warriors:

All available

Injuries for Houston Rockets:

J. Tate Out

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets: Under 204.5

Considering the problems they have had on offense, the Rockets know they have to be more intense and solid on defense in order to take the victory here, and being at home, where they already limited the Warriors to 94 points in Game 2, they will have the motivation to do so. However, the Warriors have been great on defense, and with Butler present, they will once again be a headache for the home team. Therefore, we expect a game with less than 204.5 points in total.

Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Without a doubt, this will be a match as even as Game 4, in which the defenses will be important for both teams and the details will be what define the final score, which should be one with very little difference. Therefore, we expect few points and that the Warriors do not lose by a large margin.

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