The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors for Game 5 of their best-of-7 first-round NBA Playoff series Wednesday. Tip from Toyota Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

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“He’s the best defender I’ve ever seen in my life. He rises to the occasion,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “On top of being a great defender, he’s an incredible competitor. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it for 11 years. Game on the line, Draymond making a stop. It’s like having Steph Curry take the shot.”

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) confronts Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 28, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) AP

It didn't take long for the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors to get into it in Game 4 of a series that has been full of physical altercations. Three technical fouls - two on the Warriors and one on the Rockets were called - midway through the second quarter when the game was tied.