Houston Rockets (23-12) vs. Washington Wizards (6-27)
January 7, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +11.5; Over/Under: 225.5
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The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets lost to the Celtics, beat the Lakers, and they play the Grizzlies, Hawks, and Nuggets next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 106.7 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 20 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.9 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Pelicans, beat the Bulls, and they play the 76ers, Bulls, and Thunder next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.9 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 121.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.8 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.5 points and 2.1 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a home loss.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 12 games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr ranks 8th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd in the league for second-chance points (130) this season.
- Amen Thompson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for rebounds per game (7.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (121.8).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-12.9).
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (21.7).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.9).
Wizards vs Rockets Prediction
The Houston Rockets have taken a step back these last couple of weeks, which includes bizarre losses and blown leads. The Rockets have lost three of their last five games. It’s why I’m not excited to lay double-digit chalk. The Washington Wizards can still score at a decent clip, and they’ve seen five of their six wins this season come at home. The Wizards also have an outright win this season as a double-digit underdog. I’m not excited to back the Wizards in any shape or form, but I need to see the Rockets right the ship before I can lay this sort of chalk. It’s Wizards or pass for me on Tuesday night.
