Tonight, the Golden State Warriors look to bounce the Houston Rockets from the NBA Playoffs — just like old times, right? Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler weathered the storm and battled back in Game 4, so they bring all the momentum with them heading into Houston tonight.
Game 5 of Rockets vs. Warriors takes place in the early 7:30 p.m. EST window. Here’s the best prop bets for the Butler on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Jimmy Butler prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Cunningham’s prop lines at 28.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line is currently 40.5.
Golden State enters tonight’s action as a surprising four-point underdog with +150 odds to win on the Moneyline. The Rockets hold -180 odds on the Moneyline, while the game total set at a pretty low 204. These defenses play very physical basketball and each team’s offense has struggled at times throughout the series, so the point total will likely come out near that line.
Across his three playoff games as a Warriors, Butler is averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. He’s shooting and efficient 54.5% from the field while getting to the free throw line nearly seven times per game, one of his greatest strengths. He’s been a real problem for Houston when on the court by opening things up for Curry on the offensive end and disrupting passing lanes on defense.
There’s one prop market which really stands out for Butler tonight. Over 5.5 assists looks like a great value at +105 odds in this contest. The wing is a focal point of Golden State’s offense as a secondary ball-handler alongside Curry, and since joining the Warriors, Butler is averaging 5.9 assists per game. He’s also eclipsed the 5.5-assist mark in the two games against Houston this series in which he played a full share of minutes. Avoiding his points and rebounds lines is probably the safest move, so snagging this assists prop at plus-odds feels pretty good.
