Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Houston Rockets (-306) will host the Washington Wizards (+245) in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 7.5 points and have won three straight games.
This game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston and can be seen on Spac. The over/under line is currently set at 226.5 points.
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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Wizards and Rockets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Rockets have the leg up at 2-1. The Rockets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 214 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wizards offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 127. Washington posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 5-5 ATS.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- The Rockets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Washington’s O/U record for the season is now 31-34 after their last three games have gone under. Today’s O/U line of 226.5 is lower than 60 of their previous games.
The Wizards’ O/U lines have averaged 239.6 points per game compared to an average of 237.8 points per game in their games.
In their last game against the Grizzlies, the Wizards lost by a score of 109-97. The O/U line for that game was 222.5 points, and Washington was favored by 2.5 points.
On the road, the Wizards have an ATS record of 21-14 compared to 9-20 at home. Overall, their ATS record is 30-34. This season, they are 7-28 straight-up on the road.
Washington’s overall record is 11-54, which is 15th in the Eastern Conference. As the underdog, they are 10-50 this season. In the East, they are 8-33 and 4-11 against their division.
When it comes to scoring, the Wizards are 16th in the league at 114.2 points per game. On the road, they have actually been slightly better, averaging 114.6 points per game this season.
So far this year, Washington has outscored the NBA scoring average in 46.2% of their games. However, they have scored below the league average in four straight contests.
When it comes to pace, the Wizards are the fastest team in the league at 102.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 17th at 47%.
At present, the Wizards’ defense is ranked 30th, allowing 123.7 points per game. Washington’s defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 21st in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 13th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
The Rockets are 7.5-point favorites today and have gone 14-8 ATS as the home favorite this season. In their last three games, they have won straight up and have gone 3-0 ATS as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Rockets defeated the Spurs by a score of 103-101. The O/U line for that game was 221.5, and Houston was favored by 3.5 points going into the game.
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 28-37, and their last two games have gone under the posted total. On average, their games have finished with 225.4 points.
Overall, the Rockets are 30-35 this season, which is currently 11th in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-19 and 9-5 against their division.
At home, the Rockets are 21-11 straight-up and 22-10 ATS. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 5.5 points per game. On the road, their ATS record is 13-19, and they are 9-24 straight-up.
At home, the Rockets are averaging 115.0 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in the league in scoring at 112.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 28th in the NBA at 45%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 28th in the league at 34%.
On average, the Rockets are attempting 34.9 three-pointers per game, which is 15th in the NBA. They are also 14th in pace at 99.2 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Houston is 24th in the league at 24.7 per game.
Overall, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 40% of their games this season. In terms of free throws, Houston is 7th in the league in attempts at 23.6 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Rockets’ defense is giving up an average of 112.5 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Rockets squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.5% from downtown.
Coming in as 7.5 point favorites, our projections have the Rockets picking up a 107-106 win.
Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Betting Tips
- Take the Rockets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 213 points, and we suggest taking the under
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Alperen Sengün – Ankle – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
- Cam Whitmore – Knee – Out
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Richaun Holmes – Toe – Questionable
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Out
- Landry Shamet – Calf – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
