The Golden State Warriors aim to extend their series lead to 2-0 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Although the Warriors entered the playoffs as the seventh seed in the Western Conference and the Rockets are the second seed, Golden State was favored in this series. The Warriors secured a 95-85 victory in Game 1 on Sunday.
According to betting odds, the Rockets are 3.5-point favorites playing at home, with a money line of -162 (bet $162 to win $100). The Warriors are the underdogs on the money line at +137 (bet $100 to win $137). The projected total points (over/under) for this matchup is 204.5.
Jimmy Butler was highlighted as a key contributor to the Warriors` success on Sunday, with 25 points, six assists, and seven rebounds on 10-of-19 shooting. The question is whether Butler can replicate this performance on Wednesday. His performance is central to the top NBA same-game parlay picks for the Warriors-Rockets game. This parlay was developed with insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which identifies Butler`s points + rebounds + assists (PRA) prop as its top-rated prop for this Game 2 matchup.
If you are interested in placing prop bets for Warriors-Rockets Game 2, including wagers on Butler`s PRA total, it is advisable to consult the SportsLine Projection Model. This model updates with the latest data and assists in identifying favorable odds. Available on game forecast pages under the `Prop Picks` section, the model provides star ratings (up to five stars) for value plays across all NBA games. These recommendations can be used to construct winning parlays on various betting platforms or in same-game parlays.
Warriors-Rockets Same Game Parlay Picks (+540)
Here are the model`s three highest-rated player prop recommendations for Warriors-Rockets Game 2:
Jimmy Butler Under 34.5 total points, rebounds, and assists (-106): 4 stars
Butler`s PRA prop bet is considered the model`s top recommendation for Game 2, receiving a 4-star rating. The model favors the `Under` on Butler`s PRA line of 34.5, even though he achieved 38 PRA in Game 1. Notably, Butler has finished under his PRA line in four of his last five away games against teams ranked in the top 10 for defense, averaging only 22.0 PRA in those contests. The model forecasts him to achieve 30.0 PRA on Wednesday.
Amen Thompson Over 7.5 total rebounds (-128): 3 stars
Thompson`s projected total rebounds line for Wednesday is 7.5, and he grabbed nine rebounds in the first game. The Rockets forward has exceeded his rebounds prop in eight out of his last 10 home games when playing against winning teams. During this period, his average is 10.3 rebounds per game. The model predicts he will secure 8.1 rebounds on Wednesday.
Brandin Podziemski Under 9.5 rebounds and assists (-118): 3 stars
Podziemski recorded 13 total rebounds and assists in Game 1. However, the model recommends the `Under` for his 9.5 line, projecting 9.3. He has finished under his combined rebounds and assists line in six out of his last 10 away games against winning teams.
Jasper Hawthorne