Rockets vs. Warriors Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - April 23

The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are battling in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, with Game 2 up next. The Rockets are currently modest 4-point favorites against the Warriors. The over/under is 204 points for the game.

Here's everything you need to know about the Rockets-Warriors game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Warriors Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
• TV:

Rockets vs. Warriors Prediction

ATS Pick: Warriors (+ 4)
O/U Pick: Over (204)
Score Prediction: Rockets 113 - Warriors 110

Rockets vs. Warriors Betting Insights

• Rockets games have gone over 204 points scored, their current matchup's total, 65 times (out of 82) this season.
• The Warriors have played in 68 games this year (82.9% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 204 points.
• These teams average a combined 228.1 points per game, 24.1 more points than the over/under of 204 set for this game.
• The Rockets and the Warriors have seen their opponents average a combined 16.3 more points per game than the point total of 204 set for this matchup.
• Houston has been the favorite in 53 games this season and has come away with the win 41 times (77.4%) in those contests.
• Golden State has been an underdog in 26 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (46.2%) in those contests.
• Golden State holds a 4-2 record in the last six head-to-head games against Houston.
• The Warriors have an advantage against the spread as well (5-1) when squaring off against the Rockets.
• Versus the spread, the Rockets have failed to cover in three consecutive games, and they were the favorites in zero of those games.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Houston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 224.8 points over its last 10 games, 20.8 more than the 204 over/under in this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Rockets are 42-39-1 this season.
• Houston has been favored by 4 points or more 43 times this season and are 21-22 ATS in those matchups.
• Rockets games this year have gone over the total in 46 out of 82 opportunities (56.1%).
• The 114.3 points per game the Rockets average are just 3.8 more points than the Warriors give up (110.5).
• Houston is 32-17 against the spread and 37-12 overall when scoring more than 110.5 points.
• The Rockets make 45.5% of their shots from the field this season, which is one percentage point lower than the Warriors have allowed to their opponents (46.5%).
• The Rockets have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than road games. They have covered 20 times in 41 games when playing at home, and they've covered 22 times in 41 games when playing on the road.
• Houston has eclipsed the over/under in 21 of 41 home games (51.2%). It has done better in away games, eclipsing the total in 25 of 41 matchups (61%).
• The Rockets have won a lower percentage of their matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 25-8 (.758). In road games as a moneyline favorite, they own a record of 16-4 (.800).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun puts up 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 49.6% from the floor.
• Jalen Green averages 21 points, 3.4 assists and 4.6 boards per contest.
• Amen Thompson averages 14.1 points, 8.2 boards and 3.8 assists per game, shooting 55.7% from the floor.
• Fred VanVleet puts up 14.1 points, 3.7 boards and 5.6 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (seventh in NBA) and 0.4 blocks.
• Dillon Brooks averages 14 points, 1.7 assists and 3.7 boards.

Rockets Player Props

Warriors Recent Trends

• The Warriors have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Golden State's average total over the last 10 games is 25.8 points greater than the 204 over/under given for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Warriors are 41-40-1 this year.
• This year, Golden State has an ATS record of 10-4 in its 14 games as an underdog of 4 points or more.
• Warriors games this year have hit the over 51.2% of the time (42 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Warriors average only four more points per game (113.8) than the Rockets allow their opponents to score (109.8).
• Golden State is 33-18 against the spread and 39-12 overall when it scores more than 109.8 points.
• The Warriors have shot at a 45.1% clip from the field this season, 0.8 percentage points less than the 45.9% shooting opponents of the Rockets have averaged.
• In 2024-25 against the spread, the Warriors have a lower winning percentage at home (.439, 18-23-0 record) than away (.561, 23-17-1).
• Looking at the over/under, Golden State's games have finished over 20 of 41 times at home (48.8%), and 22 of 41 on the road (53.7%).
• The Warriors' winning percentage at home as moneyline favorites is .621 (18-11), and away it is .680 (17-8).

Warriors Recent Stats

Warriors Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Stephen Curry gets the Warriors 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Jimmy Butler gets the Warriors 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Draymond Green gives the Warriors 9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game while averaging 1.5 steals (ninth in league) and 1 block.
• Brandin Podziemski is averaging 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. He is draining 44.5% of his shots from the floor and 37.2% from 3-point range, with 1.8 treys per game.
• Buddy Hield gives the Warriors 11.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while averaging 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Warriors Player Props

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