Washington Wizards (11-54) vs. Houston Rockets (30-35)
March 14, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -8.5; Over/Under: +224.5
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The Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets prediction.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards recently lost to the Grizzlies while beating the Hornets and Heat. The Washington Wizards are averaging 114.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 123.7 points on 49.9 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 22.5 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Jordan Poole is averaging 16.4 points and 3.8 assists. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Marvin Bagley III is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game. The Wizards will take on the Bulls after this one.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets recently beat the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Spurs. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.8 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 18.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 16.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 14 Thursday games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Seven of the Rockets’ last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 11 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
- Each of the Wizards’ last five road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets prediction
The Washington Wizards continue to pile up the losses, and they’re 30-33-2 ATS on the season despite being big underdogs nightly. The Houston Rockets have quietly played winning basketball over the last week, and they’re back home, where 21 of their 30 wins have come. The Rockets are a profitable 35-29-1 ATS on the season. Also, don’t look now, but the Rockets are only 4 games out of a play-in spot. It’s not crazy to say there’s still something to play for. The line is thick, but I’m going to side with the Rockets over a Wizards team that’s going nowhere fast.
