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SportsLine's model simulated the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets 10,000 times before revealing its NBA picks for Sunday's 2025 playoff matchup.

On Sunday evening, the seventh-seeded Golden State Warriors will face the second-seeded Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The series shifted after the Warriors went up 3-1 in Game 5. The Rockets have won two consecutive games, including a 115-107 win on Friday. Houston has won two games in this series by more than ten points, both of which were at home. Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) and Jock Landale (knee) are both out for the Rockets, while Gary Payton II (illness) is considered questionable for Golden State.

Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. ET from Houston's Toyota Center. The latest Rockets vs. Warriors odds from DraftKings Sportsbook show Houston as a 2.5-point favorite, with a total points scored over/under of 205.5. The over/under for total team points in Houston is 103.5, while in Golden State it is 101.5. Before making any Warriors vs. Rockets picks, consult the SportsLine Projection Model for NBA predictions and betting advice.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned more than $10,000 in betting profit for $100 bettors on its top-rated NBA picks over the last six seasons. The model enters the second full week of the 2025 NBA playoffs with a 156-116 record on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, earning nearly $4,000. This season, it has gone 22-11 (67%) on top-rated NBA against-the-spread picks. Anyone who followed at sportsbooks and betting apps could have seen massive profits.

The model has now simulated the Warriors vs. Rockets 10,000 times and has recently revealed its highly anticipated NBA picks and betting predictions. Visit SportsLine right now to see the model's picks. Here are some NBA odds and betting lines for the Rockets vs. Warriors:

Warriors vs. Rockets Spread: Houston -2.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Warriors vs. Rockets Over/Under: 205.5 points
Warriors vs. Rockets money line: Golden State +114, Houston -135.

HOU: The Rockets are 47-40-1 against the spread this season.
GS: The Warriors are 43-43-3 against the spread this season.
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Why the Warriors Can Cover

Guard Stephen Curry is a mercenary from the perimeter because of his knockdown jumper and lightning-fast release. He leads the team in points (24.3) and assists (5.5) in the 2025 NBA playoffs, shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc. Curry scored 29 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and made six three-pointers in his last game.

Guard Brandin Podziemski gives this team another ball handler and shot creator in the backcourt. Podziemski averages 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. The Santa Clara product has scored ten or more points in four games this season. In Game 4, Podziemski had 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.

Why the Rockets can cover center. 

 Alperen Sengun has had a significant impact in a variety of areas for Houston. Sengun leads the team in postseason scoring (20.8), rebounding (11.5), assists (5.3), and steals (2). This series against Golden State has seen the 22-year-old record four double-doubles. Sengun's previous game resulted in 21 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.

Guard Fred VanVleet has been on fire for the past three games. He has scored more than 25 points in Games 4-6. VanVleet scored 29 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and assisted eight times in the series-winning Game 6. In addition, the 31-year-old has made four or more three-pointers in three straight games. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.

How to Make Warriors vs. Rockets Picks

SportsLine's model has simulated Warriors vs. Rockets and is leaning over the total, predicting 208 combined points. The model also indicates that one side of the spread contains all of the value. Visit SportsLine to see the model's NBA picks.

So, who will win the Warriors vs. Rockets game, and which side of the spread has the most value? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Warriors vs. Rockets spread to back, all based on a model that has returned more than $10,000 on top-rated NBA picks.