Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Matchup

Read our Rockets vs Wizards prediction for this NBA regular season game in Washington. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Rockets look to improve on their 23-12 record.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (30th).
  • The Rockets are coming off a 119-115 win vs. the Wizards.
  • The Wizards will be hosting the Rockets and hold a 6-27 record.
  • Washington has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (27th).
  • The Wizards are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Wizards Prediction

The Washington Wizards will host the Houston Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The game will tip off at 7:00 ET and will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington. The Rockets are favored by 11.5 points and have a moneyline of -613.

Washington comes into the game with a record of 6-27 and has lost two straight. Houston is 23-12 and is currently the 2nd seed in the Western Conference.

Rockets vs. Wizards Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards
  • Where: Washington at Capital One Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, January 7th
  • Betting Odds HOU -11.5, HOU -613 | WAS +446 O/U 225.5

Rockets Preview: Taking a Look at the Rockets Chances in Washington

With a 119-115 win over the Lakers on Sunday, the Rockets improved to 23-12 this season. Playing at home, Houston was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 234 exceeded the O/U line of 217.5 by 16.5 points.

Houston jumped out to a big lead early, going on an 11-0 run to extend the score from 33-22 to 44-22. The Lakers fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Rockets 40-24, but Houston held on by edging the Lakers 28-26 in the 4th.

Jalen Green's 33-point performance, including 18 in the 1st quarter, propelled the Rockets to a 119-115 win over the Lakers. Green hit 5 threes at 41.7%, finishing with a 50% overall shooting percentage. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 57.9% from the field.

Houston made 14 threes, shooting 35% from deep and 47.5% overall. Fred VanVleet added 15 points, with 6 coming in the 4th quarter. He also made 3 threes, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they gave up 40 points, the Rockets held the Lakers to 115 points in a win. Houston allowed 22 points in the 1st quarter and 27 in the 2nd, and they tightened up in the 4th, giving up 26 points.

The Rockets allowed the Lakers to shoot 48% from the field, including 44% from three, with 16 threes made. Houston sent the Lakers to the line 28 times, where they hit 23 free throws. Defensively, the Rockets recorded 3 steals and 4 blocks.

Wizards Preview: Can the Washington Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Rockets improved to 23-12 after a 119-115 home win over the Lakers on Sunday. Houston was favored by 4.5 points but didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four. The game’s total of 234 points went over the line of 217.5.

Houston started strong, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 33-22 to 44-22. They led 67-49 at halftime but allowed the Lakers to get back into the game with a 40-point third quarter. The Rockets held on by outscoring the Lakers 28-26 in the final period.

The Wizards struggled offensively in their 98-point effort against the Pelicans, shooting just 42.7% from the field and 26.8% from three-point range. They connected on 11 threes, with Kyle Kuzma leading the way, scoring 28 points on 56.5% shooting, including 2 made threes at a 40% clip.

Alexandre Sarr added 18 points and 11 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 50% shooting. Jared Butler contributed 17 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Carlton Carrington scored 11 of his 16 points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Wizards couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, where they allowed 33 points, ultimately giving up 110 in a loss to the Pelicans. Washington tightened up after that, conceding 27 points in the 2nd, 24 in the 3rd, and 26 in the 4th. Overall, they held New Orleans to 41% shooting from the field.

The Wizards struggled to contain the Pelicans from beyond the arc, allowing 18 threes on 36% shooting. New Orleans also went 18/20 from the free-throw line. Washington gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Rockets vs Wizards Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • Across the Wizards last three home games, the team averaged 108 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-2-1, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
  • Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Rockets struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Rockets vs Wizards Prediction

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