Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 6 Predictions | 2025 NBA Playoffs Picks for 5/2/25
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How to Watch on TV:
National broadcast on NBA TV.โ
How to Listen on the Radio:
Houston: Sportstalk 790
Golden State: 95.7 The Gameโ
How to Watch Online:
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Betting Odds:
Point Spread: Warriors favored by 2.5 points
Over/Under: 225.5 total pointsโ
Interesting Facts:
In Game 5, Rockets’ Fred VanVleet scored 26 points on 8-of-13 shooting, leading Houston to a 131โ116 victory. โ
Rockets’ Dillon Brooks admitted to targeting Steph Curry’s injured thumb during Game 5, intensifying the series’ physicality. โ
The Rockets’ double-big zone defense, featuring Steven Adams and Alperen ลengรผn, has limited the Warriors to 0.85 points per possession. โ
In Game 2, Jalen Green tied a franchise playoff record by making 8 three-pointers, scoring 38 points in a 109โ94 win. โ
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๐คทโโ What is your BEST BET for NBA tonight? Let us know in the comments below ๐
๐๐ปWow, I should of listened to you by just betting on those teams, the O & U got me big time! I couldโve won just betting on the teams as you said many times, no parlays just teams! Also, we learn & earn together, as my handicapper only, Do you personally bet on your free picks or any of your paid bets at all???? and if so, what apps/betting sites do you use?
As always, Thank you for your accurate analysis every time, some of us live off of your free picks! jsโฆโฆ.
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The total is interesting, game 1 closed 213 and now the last four game have been either 203 or 204 at close. Initially I think 213 was too high but going into game 4 I believe the open was 199.5, A steep over correction. Now that weโre talking about an elimination game 6 204 makes sense. I wouldnโt be surprised to see the rockets being held to the mid 90โs. We know how sharp the sides and totals are this time of year in the NBA so a mid 90โs team total for Houston should mean full game under as well. Iโd be curious to know the percentage of game 6โs or game 7โs that have stayed until the total in the last decade.
Great work
5 point teaser…Houston plus 10.5. And over 198.5
5 piint teaser Houston plus 10.5…and clippers plus 6.5
Over 204 the play rockets/warriors
Thanks again for the great analysis steve. got a few questions about your subscriptions at wager talk, will i get access to a live odds screen with the 1 month or yearly subscription? Also, do you have to buy the picks individually once you purchased the subscription? or do you get access to all picks and analysis once you pay for the subscription? little confused there
GREAT CONTENT STEVE THANKS !!!
Thank you, Iโm up 7u this week and your opinions have definitely helped!
Golden State ml and over
Golden State ml and over
Yesterday's clippers-6 pushed BUT when the nuggets had an early lead I bet .5 units on nuggets +11 and so I still won, woulda been nice to win 1.5 units tho, did the exact same thing for knicks game when pistons had a lead and won both bets for 2 units tho
Great job keep up the good work. We the people appreciate you
No client pick today???
Thank you for your Knicks picks
Thanks Steve, These playoff game breakdowns Are extremely valuable. Providing this insight to 201k+ Helps us against โthe Houseโsโ overwhelming advantage
Hey Steve any chance you can release some more mlb plays to clients? Hasnโt been an mlb play since I I purchased 21 day thing with you a couple days ago.
Thanks for the content
Been tailing since the playoffs. Killing it Steve. Thanks for the free videos.
I 100 percent think the Warriors win. Problem is, do they cover? 6 is a lot in a game like this.
โญ๏ธGreat call Steve last night โIn the Knick of time ๐โ โญ๏ธ
What do you think about GSW tt over 103.5?
Appreciate you Steve.
I like warriors props n rockets plus the points help ๐ญ
Had the Knicks and nuggets and the over den/hou thanks kwai missing late ft
Steve, I got so lucky with the total under for the Clippers vs Nuggets gameโฆ took the under 216.5 with clippers ML & Nugs 7.5+ spread!!
I was jumping around when Kawahii missed that last Freethrow ๐๐ป๐
Awesome pick thanks
Money!! $$
So vanvleet wonโt make 25 pts?
I took Rockets plus the points. I think it will come down to the last basket. I like game 7 in Houston but not sure it will happen. GL all
Rockets are winning.
Youโre the best Big Steve๐ช๐ผ๐ช๐ผ๐ช๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Great calls yesterday!! How about that superstar Brunson! The Knickโs love to make me sweat lol thanks for all your info. Youโre the best!
Good morning Steve ๐, thank you for your hard work. I'm a beginner entertainment gambler. I've been wanting to purchase one of your packages. I want to invest and build my bank roll. My mistake is that I always parley most of my bets . Since you have expertise and you have been doing it for years. What's your suggestion for me. Thank you Steve ๐for your feedback.
just got your year pass! Amazing value compared to everything else i have seen! You have been amazing with all of your analysis and opened my eyes to so much more information to look at when I am researching. Appreciate it and looking forward to the next year of betting with you and building!
2-0 yesterday good call Steve !
Thanks for the Knicks Steve ๐