NBA Playoffs Same Game Parlay Odds & Picks: Friday (Rockets vs. Warriors)
As we round out the first round of the 2024-2025 NBA playoffs, we'll be breaking down the sole game across The Association this evening. The Rockets and Warriors once again battle it out for the opportunity to advance closer to an NBA Championship.
Without any further preamble, let's dive right into our same-game parlay (SGP) picks and predictions for this contest.
Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
- Leg 1: Houston Rockets Team Total Under 100.5 Points (-110)
- Leg 2: Steph Curry Under 4.5 Three-Pointers Made (-145)
- Leg 3: Brandin Podziemski 20+ Points + Rebounds + Assists (-135)
- Leg 4: Amen Thompson 1+ Block (-330)
Leg 1: Houston Rockets Team Total Under 100.5 Points (-110)
The Rockets have successfully scored in bunches at home over the previous two contests in this series. With Houston on the road tonight, things could ultimately change. The Rockets have shot a combined 52.3% from the field as a team over the last two games - almost a 7.5% difference from their average on the season.
Houston has played at Golden State four times in the 2024-25 campaign. The Rockets averaged 99.5 points in those contests and have failed to exceed 100.5 points in two of the four games. Houston is shooting 43.6% from the field when playing on the road against the Warriors this season.
Even with a 131-point performance in Game 5, the Houston Rockets are only averaging 104.8 points in the first five games of this series. It's easily going to be our sweat of the night, however, we feel Houston falls short of clearing the 100.5 points threshold in this contest.
Leg 2: Steph Curry Under 4.5 Three-Pointers Made (-145)
This selection is directly predicated on the injured thumb of Steph Curry. Not only has the future Hall-of-Famer been heavily wrapping and favoring the injury, but recent photos may have shown how severe this hindrance could be. Truth to be told, it appeared as if a new thumb was forming on top of the original.
Curry is averaging 3.8 three-pointers in the first five games of this series, and has only cleared the 4.5 total in two out of the five contests in this series. Curry is shooting an extremely uncharacteristic 35.9% from beyond the arc in the last four contests.
Houston is going to continue to attack the injury to Curry and make it as difficult as possible for the elite shooter to find space. The Rockets allowed the second-fewest amount of three-pointers on the season, conceding only 12.3 shots from deep each contest.
Brandin Podziemski is currently averaging 11.6 rebounds, 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in this series. However, in the two games played at home against Houston, Podziemski is putting up 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
The Golden State guard is shooting over 41% from beyond the arc at home in this series, while attempting an average of 8.1 shots outside of the perimeter. Podziemski is averaging 15.2 points, 5.2 boards and 3.2 assists in his last 10 home games.
With Curry dealing with an injury to his thumb, the Warriors will need production from their supporting cast. Podziemski could seriously impact this game from a scoring perspective and exceed this combo prop line in the process.
Leg 4: Amen Thompson 1+ Block (-330)
Amen Thompson has been nothing short of brilliant in the first five games of the series. Not only has the 22-year-old shown solid growth in regards to offensive potential, but he has also been an absolute menace on the defensive end as well.
Thompson is averaging one block in the first five games of the series, which includes a three-block performance in the last contest on Wednesday. The Houston forward has blocked at least one shot in three of the five games in the first round of the playoffs.
Thompson has blocked at least one shot in 13 of the previous 16 games and is averaging 1.3 blocks against the Warriors over his last seven contests. The second-year standout blocked 89 shots on the season. We feel confident he gets one more this evening.
Parlay Odds: +375
Enjoy the games tonight and good luck with your parlays.
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