Timberwolves’ playoff journey: how far can they go?
The Timberwolves face a tough path to the conference finals after a grueling series against the Lakers.
The No. 2 seed Houston Rockets and No. 7 seed Golden State Warriors play on May 4 in Game 7 of their first-round 2025 NBA playoffs series.
The game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time (8:30 p.m. Eastern time) and can be seen on TNT (stream with FUBO).
Who will win the NBA playoff game? The series is tied, 3-3.
Check out these NBA playoffs picks and predictions for the Western Conference matchup.
The Rockets are a 2.5-point favorite over the Warriors in NBA playoffs odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook. Houston is -145 on the moneyline. Golden State is +120. The over/under for the game is set at 201.5 points.
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ESPN: Rockets have a 54.2% chance to beat Warriors in Game 7
The site gives Golden State a 45.8% shot at defeating Houston in the seventh game of the NBA playoffs series.
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The site’s formula predicts that Houston will defeat Golden State in Game 7 of the NBA postseason series.
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Dimers: Rockets 103, Warriors 100
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Warriors a win probability of 39%, while the Rockets have a win probability of 61%.”
The Playoffs: Bet the Warriors with the points vs Rockets in Game 7
It writes: “The Rockets will be the favorites here, considering how well they have played in the last two games. They are undoubtedly the team with the most depth, and their performances in the first half of the series were appalling. Houston has the momentum and the hot hand of FVV. Meanwhile, the Dubs will need to rely heavily upon just two players. Both Curry and JB will need to play out of their skins, and I believe they will. I see the Dubs proving the bookmakers wrong here, who had favored them in Game 6.”
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