May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) stands next to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during a break in the action in the second quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Not too long ago, at an online sportsbook just a few keystrokes away…
It’s the NBA postseason. Fred VanVleet, striking from behind the three-point line, secured a decisive victory against the Golden State Warriors, giving new hope to the playoff aspirations of the Houston Rockets — and giving NBA fans another game to bet on.
Since you can’t ask a Jedi Master how the games are going to play out — or how to bet — check out our Best Bets list for the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, May 4.
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Golden State Warriors (+120) vs. Houston Rockets (-2.5), o/u 203.5
Rockets ML -142
For the Warriors to win, Steph Curry needs to blow up, and Jimmy Butler must turn in a productive day. Golden State certainly can’t expect much from its supporting cast — those two must lead the way and do so in style.
While they may be capable, Golden State’s age is going to take a back seat to a young, fearless group that doesn’t know it should be in awe of the Warriors’ accomplishments in recent years.
It will be close throughout, but in the end, Houston’s youth will win the day against Golden State’s aging warriors.
Steven Adams, OVER 7.5 points (-120)
Adams hadn’t done much on the scoreboard throughout the series — until he put up 17 in Game 6. Steve Kerr didn’t have an answer for Houston’s double-big lineup when Adams and Alperen Sengun were on the floor.
As a result, the Warriors struggled in the fourth quarter, and Adams dropped 17 points. Golden State will be better prepared today, but Adams may hit the over before halftime.
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Indiana Pacers (+8) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-325), o/u 229.5
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The offensive firepower of the Cavaliers has many analysts picking Cleveland to win Game 1 and the series. After watching them dismantle Miami, it’s easy to justify betting on the Cavs — either outright or to cover.
However, the Pacers won the season series 3–1.
If that tidbit caught your attention, it should. The Pacers can hang with the Cavs. With both teams ratcheting up the intensity, this should be one heck of a battle. As for who will win — hard to say. But with how explosive both offenses are, expect plenty of scoring.
Evan Mobley, OVER 17.5 points (-125)
Donovan Mitchell has all the upside you could ask for, but Mobley has been the more consistent producer, with 17, 19 and 20 points in his last three games. Mitchell scored 22, 13 and 20.
With Indiana likely focusing on slowing down Mitchell, Mobley should see a few extra looks.
Myles Turner, OVER 14.5 points (-120)
It’s a little surprising this total is so low. Turner averaged 15-plus points per game in the regular season and posted 19, 15, 8, 23 and 21 points against the Bucks in Round 1. He hit the over in two of the four regular-season games vs. the Cavs.
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