Here are some of the bets that stand out for tonight’s game.<\/p>\n
Jimmy Butler III<\/a> over 22.5 points (-110)<\/p>\n Butler has cleared this line in two of four games in the series-but context matters. He’s missed multiple games due to injury, and his minutes have fluctuated. He’s shown he can take over when given the opportunity. With Thompson and the Rockets focused on limiting Stephen Curry<\/a> (who’s also nursing a thumb injury) there’s a strong chance Butler becomes the offensive focal point. Butler’s cleared this line in seven of eight games this season when Curry is in the lineup and he’s played 36 or more minutes. — Eric Moody<\/p>\n Warriors -5.5 over Rockets (-104)<\/p>\n The Warriors and Rockets have played 10 times this season, including both regular season and playoffs, and they tend to play physical, defensive-minded games. They’re games tend to get chippy, with technical fouls on both sides. But what they don’t often do is play close games. The winners of the 10 games have done so by an average margin of 8.4 PPG, with only two of those 10 wins by less than six points. The winning scoring margin is even higher in the five playoffs games, at 10.8 PPG.<\/p>\n This is the Warriors’ second chance at eliminating the Rockets after going up 3-1 then getting blown out in Game 5. The Warriors are playing at home, and they are the veteran squad led by three future Hall of Famers. They absolutely don’t want to go back to Houston for a Game 7 against a young team that’s gaining confidence. I expect the Warriors to play well enough to win, and given that the winners in this matchup tend to win by a significant margin, I expect them to cover. — Andre’ Snellings<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1746205270_808_external.svg\"\/)
<\/a>Bets that stand out for Friday<\/p>\n