The Warriors won four fewer games than the Rockets and lost two of the final three head-to-head meetings, but they’re still series favorites.

In, the Warriors are favored to defeat the Rockets in Round 1. Should they be? See the odds, as well as Ric Bucher's take.

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are favored over the higher-seeded Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Here's a look at the betting odds ahead of the upcoming playoff series, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.