Rockets vs Warriors NBA Pick: Houston Looks To Ride Momentum To A Game 7 Victory (May 4)

• The Houston Rockets trailed 3-1 but have pulled even in this first-round series.
• Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors now face the unenviable task of trying to win a Game 7 on the road.
• These squads last played on May 2, with the Rockets claiming a 115-107 victory.

One of the games on Sunday’s NBA slate features the Houston Rockets hosting the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of a first-round Western Conference playoff series. Will Houston become the next team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in our Rockets vs Warriors Game 7 pick?

Rockets-Warriors Game 6 Recap

The Rockets dropped three of the series’ first four games, and elimination seemed inevitable. However, Houston has won the last two contests, including a 115-107 victory in Game 6. Now it can close out this winner-take-all Game 7 on its home court.

Fred VanVleet guided an offense in which four starters reached double figures. His final stat line included 29 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. He also converted six of nine attempts from beyond the arc.

Alperen Sengun finished with a double-double that included 21 points and 14 rebounds. Houston’s big man also tallied six assists and three steals.

On the other side of the matchup, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III were the headline performers for the Dubs. Curry put up 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and shot 6-for-16 from 3-point range.

Butler finished with 27 points, nine boards, and eight dimes for a Golden State team that shot 41.1 percent overall and 30.6 percent from distance.

Curry helped the Warriors get within 86-84 heading into the fourth quarter, but Houston responded accordingly. VanVleet opened the period with a four-point play.

Jalen Green scored on a putback off his missed shot. VanVleet knocked down another 3-pointer, giving the Rockets a 101-89 advantage with 6:47 remaining.

Rockets vs Warriors Pick: Which Squad Has The Edge In This Game 7 Matchup?

After consecutive victories, the Rockets enter this matchup as a three-point favorite, according to BetOnline. Here’s a look at a few betting trends for both sides heading into the series finale.

• The Rockets are 11-3 straight-up (SU) in their last 14 home games.
• Houston is 4-1 against the spread in its previous five outings.
• The Warriors are 15-5 in their last 20 matchups against the Rockets.
• Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its previous five contests against Houston.

Steve Kerr is 7-0 in the first round of the playoffs. However, Houston has all the momentum following back-to-back victories. With that in mind, the odds are in their favor to win the game and cover the small spread.