Washington Wizards
Houston Rockets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Wizards vs Rockets

Rockets to Run Riot?

The Rockets should enjoy a big win and that’s why we’re taking the -16.5 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -115 against the Wizards.

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Rockets Have Won 8 Out of 10 on the H2H

Washington Wizards have been defeated in their previous nine games. On the road, they recently suffered a 137-135 (OT) loss against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. CJ McCollum poured in 42 points, with Cam Whitmore contributing 19 and Alex Sarr adding 15.

Houston Rockets have secured two home victories in a row. In their last game, they beat Milwaukee Bucks on the road by a 122-115 scoreline at Fiserv Forum. Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Alperen Sengun had 23 points and 11 rebounds, with Reed Sheppard registering 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Wizards when the teams last met. It was a 135-112 scoreline at Capital One Arena. The Rockets have beaten the Wizards in the past five matchups. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Wizards logo Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
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Washington Wizards – Last 10 Games

The Wizards have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.9 points, 44.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 6.2 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 128.8 points and 51.5 rebounds per matchup.

Alex Sarr is averaging 19.2 points and 8.1 rebounds, Bub Carrington 5.0 assists and CJ McCollum 2.9 (40.3%) 3-pointers.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.4 points, 49.2 rebounds, 24.7 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.1 points and 37.4 rebounds.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists, while Reed Sheppard has an average of 2.3 (47.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards lineup: CJ McCollum, Tre Johnson, Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Khris Middleton.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Josh Okogie, Alperen Sengun.

Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There’s a case for taking the -115 that Rockets can overcome the -16.5 in this NBA matchup. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball prediction.

Key Wizards vs Rockets stats:

  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Wizards in 3 of their last 5 games.

Rockets -16.5 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Sarr Over 7.5 Rebounds -106 BetMGM logo

Alex Sarr (Wizards) has had Over 7.5 rebounds in 5 straight games on the road. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Rebounds, with this line making appeal at odds of -106.

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Alperen Sengun Over 6.5 Assists -116 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has recorded Over 6.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of -116.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -16.5
Totals Over 233.5
Player Rebounds Alex Sarr Over 7.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Rockets -16.5. We’ve also gone for Over 233.5 and Alex Sarr (Wizards) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wizards Wizards logo 110 - 129 Rockets logo Rockets

We’re going for the Rockets to achieve a 129-110 win and the good news is that there are massive odds for this outcome. A small stake can return a potentially large amount.

Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Big Favorites to Win

The favorites are 93% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Houston Rockets priced at -1429 to triumph in this NBA game. Washington Wizards are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +870.

The spread currently stands at 16.5 and the total points line is 234.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to wager Over 234.5, there are odds of -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kevin Durant is available at -114 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-114
Under 25.5
-118
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-123
Under 21.5
-108
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-106
Under 17.5
-125
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 16.5
-120
Under 16.5
-110
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-103
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+104
Under 5.5
-137
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 3.5
-108
Under 3.5
-125
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C.J. McCollum (Wizards)
Over 3.5
+116
Under 3.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
+104
Under 10.5
-137
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+110
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Alex Sarr (Wizards)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+106
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-137
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Rockets Have Picked Up Six Wins in Past Ten at Home

The Rockets have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, scoring 115.10 points per contest and conceding 107.60.

The Wizards have lost four consecutive road games. They own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 108.50 points on average and giving up 122.40.

In their last matchup at Toyota Center, the Rockets came out on top 107-92 against the Wizards. Across 8 head-to-heads at Toyota Center, the Rockets have registered seven wins and the Wizards one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 222.70 115.10 107.60 5 5
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Away Stats 2-8 230.90 108.50 122.40 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Washington Wizards Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kyshawn George 10 30.41 158 41 15.8 4.1 2.4 6.0 1.0 0.9
CJ McCollum 11 29.28 185 37 16.8 3.4 2.6 3.5 0.2 0.7
Alex Sarr 11 29.22 202 42 18.4 3.8 1.0 8.4 2.5 0.8

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Alperen Sengun 9 36.99 205 66 22.8 7.3 1.2 9.9 0.8 1.3
Amen Thompson 9 35.56 158 48 17.6 5.3 0.6 6.7 0.4 1.2
Kevin Durant 9 34.78 223 28 24.8 3.1 1.7 4.6 0.8 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Washington Wizards Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Bilal Coulibaly
Injured

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
20 Josh Okogie
28 Alperen Sengun
Washington Wizards logo Washington Wizards Confirmed Lineup
3 CJ McCollum
12 Tre Johnson
18 Kyshawn George
20 Alex Sarr
22 Khris Middleton

Previous Washington Wizards Lineups

10 Nov NBA
Wizards 135-137 Pistons
08 Nov NBA
Mavericks 111-105 Wizards
07 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 148-114 Wizards
05 Nov NBA
Wizards 107-136 Celtics
03 Nov NBA
Wizards 102-119 Knicks
01 Nov NBA
Magic 125-94 Wizards
30 Oct NBA
Wizards 108-127 Thunder
28 Oct NBA
76ers 139-134 Wizards
26 Oct NBA
Hornets 139-113 Wizards
24 Oct NBA
Wizards 117-107 Mavericks

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

09 Nov NBA
Rockets 122-115 Bucks
07 Nov NBA
Rockets 110-121 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Rockets 124-109 Grizzlies
03 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-110 Rockets
01 Nov NBA
Rockets 128-101 Celtics
29 Oct NBA
Rockets 139-121 Raptors
27 Oct NBA
Nets 109-137 Rockets
24 Oct NBA
Pistons 115-111 Rockets
21 Oct NBA
Rockets 124-125 Thunder
04 May NBA Playoffs
Warriors 103-89 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 28 5 0.848 122.1 107.9 14.2 16-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2W
Pistons 25 8 0.758 119.1 112.7 6.4 13-2 12-6 5-3 17-5 7-3 1W
Knicks 23 9 0.719 120.8 114 6.8 15-2 8-7 5-2 18-8 8-2 3W
Spurs 23 9 0.719 119.5 113.6 5.9 11-4 12-5 7-0 14-7 8-2 2L
Nuggets 22 10 0.688 125.7 118.5 7.2 10-5 12-5 4-1 16-7 6-4 2L
Rockets 20 10 0.667 120.5 112 8.5 10-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 3W
Lakers 20 11 0.645 116.8 117.3 -0.5 8-6 12-5 4-4 15-8 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 21 12 0.636 119.3 114.2 5.1 12-6 9-6 4-4 13-10 6-4 1W
Celtics 20 12 0.625 116.9 110.8 6.1 10-5 10-7 5-4 15-8 7-3 1W
Suns 19 13 0.594 115.1 113.3 1.8 10-5 9-8 7-4 17-12 6-4 4W
Raptors 20 14 0.588 114.1 112.7 1.4 10-7 10-7 3-6 17-10 5-5 2W
76ers 17 14 0.548 116.4 116.3 0.1 9-8 8-6 6-3 13-12 5-5 1W
Heat 18 15 0.545 121 117.5 3.5 12-5 6-10 3-3 11-10 4-6 3W
Magic 18 15 0.545 116.8 115.1 1.7 11-6 7-9 5-3 12-11 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 18 16 0.529 119.4 117.2 2.2 11-8 7-8 6-2 13-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 17 16 0.515 115.1 113.1 2 10-4 7-12 4-2 12-10 6-4 1W
Bulls 15 17 0.469 118.3 122.4 -4.1 8-8 7-9 3-6 12-11 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 15 18 0.455 115.9 116.5 -0.6 7-9 8-9 4-3 13-9 5-5 2L
Hawks 15 19 0.441 119.1 120.6 -1.5 5-11 10-8 4-3 9-13 2-8 7L
Bucks 14 19 0.424 113 115.9 -2.9 8-8 6-11 5-4 12-13 4-6 2W
Trail Blazers 14 19 0.424 116.8 120.1 -3.3 7-9 7-10 3-3 11-12 5-5 2W
Jazz 12 20 0.375 120.4 127.1 -6.7 8-11 4-9 0-6 7-14 4-6 1L
Mavericks 12 22 0.353 113.7 117.7 -4 9-9 3-13 2-6 6-16 4-6 3L
Hornets 11 21 0.344 115.5 118.5 -3 7-9 4-12 4-4 10-15 5-5 1L
Clippers 11 21 0.344 112.1 114 -1.9 7-8 4-13 3-4 8-14 5-5 5W
Nets 10 20 0.333 109.7 113.9 -4.2 4-12 6-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 1L
Kings 8 25 0.242 111 122.3 -11.3 5-10 3-15 1-5 6-21 2-8 2L
Pelicans 8 26 0.235 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-15 2-11 3-6 4-21 5-5 4L
Wizards 7 24 0.226 113.1 125 -11.9 4-11 3-13 1-4 4-17 4-6 1L
Pacers 6 27 0.182 110.1 119.4 -9.3 5-12 1-15 2-6 4-16 1-9 9L
  • 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