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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Wizards

The Houston Rockets meet the Washington Wizards in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Rockets Against The Spread

There are odds of -110 that the Rockets cover the -15.5 line against the Wizards. We think this is a great spread for this prediction where there is lots of value available.

Rockets Have 8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Houston Rockets suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 115-105 scoreline occurred on the road at Kaseya Center against Miami Heat. Kevin Durant dropped 32 points, as Amen Thompson finished with 20 and Reed Sheppard 14.

Washington Wizards have lost their last four games, most recently suffering a 134-125 home defeat to Toronto Raptors at Capital One Arena. Will Riley scored 19 points, with Bilal Coulibaly adding 14 and Kyshawn George 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Wizards in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 135-112 scoreline at Toyota Center. The Rockets have won six on the spin against the Wizards. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Wizards logo Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 109.7 points, 43.8 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.5 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 104.9 points and 40.6 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points, with Reed Sheppard making 3.5 (44.9%) 3-pointers per game. Alperen Sengun averages 7.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists.

Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.7 points, 40.2 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 8.8 steals and 6.2 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 124.5 points and 49.8 rebounds.

Will Riley is averaging 14.0 points, Justin Champagnie 4.7 rebounds and Bub Carrington 4.6 assists, while Tristan Vukcevic has an average of 1.5 (48.4%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

We really fancy the chances of Rockets beating the underdogs handsomely in this NBA matchup. That is why we’re backing them at -15.5 on the spread at -110.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Rockets vs Wizards stats:

  • The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +15.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 2 consecutive games against Rockets.

Rockets -15.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Durant Over 25.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has an average of 31.4 points in the past 5 games on the road. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -108 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

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Bilal Coulibaly Over 1.5 Assists -196 BetMGM logo

Bilal Coulibaly (Wizards) has totaled Over 1.5 assists in 4 straight home games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -196 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -15.5
Totals Over 223.5
Player Points Kevin Durant Over 25.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Rockets to cover the -15.5 spread, Over 223.5 on the total and Kevin Durant (Rockets) to score Over 25.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 124 - 104 Wizards logo Wizards

There’s the chance to land amazing odds when it comes to the Rockets winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 124-104 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Taking No Chances With Rockets

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1111 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 92% chance of winning this NBA game. Washington Wizards are the underdogs at +730 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

15.5 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 223.5 selection is available to back at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get Most Points

Kevin Durant is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -127 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -102.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-127
Under 24.5
-102
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-110
Under 19.5
-118
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 16.5
-114
Under 16.5
-114
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 16.5
-105
Under 16.5
-123
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+109
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+104
Under 4.5
-135
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+126
Under 4.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-118
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-128
Under 7.5
-101
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Tari Eason (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-106
Under 7.5
-122
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-102
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Rockets Hold Advantage in Recent Head-to-Head Meetings at Capital One Arena

The Wizards have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 113.30 points on average and giving up 121.40.

The Rockets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 109.40 points scored and 108.10 points allowed.

The last time these teams met at Capital One Arena, the Rockets came out on top 135-112 against the Wizards. Over the last 7 head-to-head clashes at Capital One Arena, the Rockets have secured five victories, as the Wizards have picked up two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Home Stats 5-5 234.70 113.30 121.40 8 2
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 6-4 217.50 109.40 108.10 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 57 37.05 987 300 17.3 5.3 0.3 7.6 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 56 36.42 1467 257 26.2 4.6 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 57 34.84 883 102 15.5 1.8 2.2 6.8 1.0 0.8

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Anthony Davis 20 31.28 407 56 20.4 2.8 0.5 11.1 1.7 1.1
Leaky Black 1 30.4 4 - 4.0 - - 7.0 2.0 -
Kyshawn George 47 29.14 694 212 14.8 4.5 2.0 5.2 0.9 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

28 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-115 Heat
26 Feb NBA
Rockets 113-108 Magic
25 Feb NBA
Kings 97-128 Rockets
23 Feb NBA
Jazz 105-125 Rockets
21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Clippers 105-102 Rockets
10 Feb NBA
Clippers 95-102 Rockets
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 112-106 Thunder
05 Feb NBA
Hornets 109-99 Rockets

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

28 Feb NBA
Raptors 134-125 Wizards
26 Feb NBA
Wizards 96-126 Hawks
24 Feb NBA
Wizards 98-119 Hawks
22 Feb NBA
Hornets 129-112 Wizards
20 Feb NBA
Pacers 118-131 Wizards
19 Feb NBA
Pacers 105-112 Wizards
11 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-138 Cavaliers
08 Feb NBA
Heat 132-101 Wizards
07 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-127 Nets
05 Feb NBA
Wizards 126-117 Pistons

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 14 0.763 117.3 109.4 7.9 24-7 21-7 10-3 30-7 8-2 3W
Thunder 47 15 0.758 119.2 107.9 11.3 25-7 22-8 9-3 34-9 7-3 2W
Spurs 43 17 0.717 118 111.8 6.2 21-6 22-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 1L
Celtics 40 20 0.667 115 107.4 7.6 20-9 20-11 9-5 26-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 39 22 0.639 117.2 111.1 6.1 23-8 16-14 10-3 26-15 6-4 2W
Rockets 37 22 0.627 114.5 109.2 5.3 20-7 17-15 6-5 21-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 38 23 0.623 119.1 114.6 4.5 20-11 18-12 8-5 23-17 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 38 24 0.613 119.2 115 4.2 20-11 18-13 7-5 24-15 7-3 1W
Nuggets 37 24 0.607 120.3 116 4.3 16-12 21-12 5-4 21-13 4-6 2L
Lakers 36 24 0.6 115.9 115.5 0.4 17-12 19-12 8-7 25-15 5-5 2W
Raptors 35 25 0.583 114 112 2 16-15 19-10 4-9 27-15 6-4 1W
Suns 34 26 0.567 112.1 111.4 0.7 20-12 14-14 9-6 23-18 4-6 1W
76ers 33 27 0.55 116.4 115.9 0.5 16-15 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1L
Heat 32 29 0.525 119.8 117 2.8 18-11 14-18 5-5 16-18 5-5 1W
Magic 31 28 0.525 114.6 114.4 0.2 18-12 13-16 6-5 19-19 6-4 2L
Warriors 31 29 0.517 115.6 114.1 1.5 19-12 12-17 6-5 21-18 4-6 1L
Hawks 31 31 0.5 117.4 117.4 0 14-16 17-15 7-6 17-21 6-4 4W
Hornets 30 31 0.492 116 113 3 13-16 17-15 9-4 19-21 7-3 4W
Clippers 28 31 0.475 112.1 112.3 -0.2 15-13 13-18 7-5 18-18 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 29 33 0.468 115.2 118.4 -3.2 16-15 13-18 5-7 22-18 5-5 2L
Bucks 26 33 0.441 111.8 115.7 -3.9 14-14 12-19 8-5 19-21 6-4 2L
Bulls 25 36 0.41 115.8 120.1 -4.3 16-17 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1W
Grizzlies 23 36 0.39 115.7 117.7 -2 12-17 11-19 6-6 18-23 3-7 2W
Mavericks 21 39 0.35 113.9 117.7 -3.8 14-19 7-20 3-10 11-29 2-8 3L
Pelicans 19 43 0.306 115.1 120.4 -5.3 11-21 8-22 6-7 12-27 6-4 1L
Jazz 18 42 0.3 117.8 125.7 -7.9 11-20 7-22 1-9 10-29 3-7 5L
Wizards 16 43 0.271 112.2 123 -10.8 11-20 5-23 2-9 11-27 3-7 4L
Nets 15 45 0.25 107 115.4 -8.4 8-22 7-23 3-10 11-26 2-8 8L
Pacers 15 46 0.246 111.4 119.6 -8.2 10-22 5-24 3-9 11-30 2-8 6L
Kings 14 48 0.226 110.3 121.2 -10.9 9-20 5-28 2-9 10-32 2-8 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak