The Houston Rockets (1-1) and Golden State Warriors (1-1) will meet in Game 3 of their first round NBA Playoff series tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The game will broadcast live on ABC.
The Warriors are 3.5-point favorites over the Rockets on the spread (Warriors -3.5), with the over/under set at 205 total points. Golden State is a -160 favorite to win outright, while Houston is +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Warriors predictions and NBA picks on Saturday, April 26.
Rockets vs. Warriors Picks, Prediction for Saturday, April 26
My Warriors vs. Rockets Game 3 best bet is on the Under at 205 total points, with the best line currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Under 205 (-110)
Rockets vs. Warriors Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 3
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 205 -110o / -110u | +135 |
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 205 -110o / -110u | -160 |
- Rockets vs. Warriors spread: Warriors -3.5
- Rockets vs. Warriors over/under: 205 total points
- Rockets vs. Warriors moneyline: Rockets +135, Warriors -160
- Rockets vs. Warriors best bet:Under 205 (-110)
Rockets vs. Warriors Game 3 Preview
You’ll want to wait to see if Jimmy Butler plays, either way, before betting this game.
If Butler plays, the line probably moves to Warriors -4.5, and I won’t want it anymore. That’s where I project this game. If Butler doesn’t play, I’ll be comfortable betting Golden State based on overall team strength.
I love the Under here. The Rockets know they can slow down the Warriors. I project this total at 201. The Rockets’ role players are likely to struggle mightily in their first road playoff game. If Butler plays, he’s less than 100% healthy.
Brandin Podziemski has had a good series, and if he's able to carry that momentum into Game 3, the Warriors likely win here. This could be the Rockets' lowest scoring game of the series.
Rockets vs. Warriors Game 3 Best Bet
- Under 205 (-110)
Rockets vs. Warriors Parlay Picks for Saturday
Jalen Green Under 20.5 Points (-120)
Jalen Green was terrific in previous matchup in this series, but a little bit of a regression is likely, and the Warriors will probably designate more resources to preventing his scoring from taking off in Game 3 tonight.
- Jalen Green Under 20.5 Points
- Under 205
Parlay Payout: +180
Warriors vs. Rockets Betting Trends
