Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 6 Expert Pick & Prediction

The Houston Rockets seek to extend their series against the Golden State Warriors once more with Game 6 on the line on Friday, May 2 at 9:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The Warriors are favored at MyBookie to win. They have a point spread at -5.5 (+100). 

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Rockets snapped their two-game losing streak against the Warriors with a terrific Game 5 performance to save their season. This was a 131-116 outing, which was the best offensive showing by any team thus far for this series. Yet, the Golden State Warriors remain a major challenge.

Their offense put up 40 points in the first quarter to help set the tone of the game. Aggressive defense from Amen Thompson (five steals, 25 points) contributed to their success. Offensive efficiency from Fred VanVleet (26 points, 8-13 from field) also helped pave the way. Five players reached double figures in scoring as well.

Houston shot 55.1 percent from the field and connected on 43.3 percent from downtown. They kept pace with the Warriors’ threat from deep. Free throws were huge here, as they made 32 out of 38 to give them the edge they needed. This was despite the strong showing by the Golden State Warriors from the three-point line.

The Rockets are putting up 104.8 points per game, but averaged 114.8 points each matchup during the regular season. Their poor offensive performance in Game 1 with 85 points really brought this average down. In both of their victories, defense was key, since it is not best to try and run up the score with Golden State.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

All the Warriors have to do now is to seal Game 6 at home. If they do not, they will likely not win Game 7 in a tough Houston environment. Their performance in Game 5 was solid, but focused only on the offensive end. The Golden State Warriors showed their scoring prowess.

They elected to rest the starters towards the latter half of the game since they were down by 20. Steph Curry injured his thumb and was not as effective handling the ball. However, he was the only starter to make it to double digits in scoring with 13. Moses Moody led with 25 points off the bench. The second and third units led the way for the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State shot 41.7 percent from the field and 34.1 percent from long range. Their free throw percentage was rough at 68.3 percent, with just 15 of 22 made. This is a concern for the Golden State Warriors as they face Houston again.

The Warriors are getting 103.6 points a game and have been more consistent on the offensive end in comparison to the Rockets. In the regular season, they put up a bit more, averaging 113.8 points each game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set with the best Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors betting odds. They show the Warriors as 5.5-point favorites. Current market predictions suggest the Warriors have a 59.8 percent likelihood of winning this battle. The Warriors must close out strong here. They will likely cover the spread with better performances from their starters.

Final Pick: Golden State Warriors -5.5 (+100)