The Houston Rockets (21-60) battle the Washington Wizards (35-46) Sunday. Tip from Capital One Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Wizards odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets and Wizards have played once this season with Washington winning 108-103 on Jan. 25. Washington covered as a 2.5-point road favorite while the Under 233.5 hit.
The Wizards have lost 4 of their last 5 games yet are 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in that span. They are 6-2-1 ATS over their last 9 games and 37-40-4 ATS on the season. Washington sits 11th in the East and has been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Rockets have won 3 of their last 4 games and are 1-1-2 ATS in that span. They are 2-5-1 ATS over their last 8 games and 33-45-3 ATS on the season. Houston and San Antonio both sit last in the West with a 21-60 record. The Rockets are 7-33 on the road.
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Rockets at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:37 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Wizards +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -2.5 (-110) | Wizards +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): Off the board
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Rockets at Wizards key injuries
Rockets
- G Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) out
- G Jae’Sean Tate (knee) out
Wizards
- G Bradley Beal (knee) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out
- F Kristaps Porzingis (illness) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Rockets at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Wizards 118, Rockets 114
Moneyline
SPRINKLE WIZARDS (+120).
While the Rockets have been hot, they are still just 1-7 straight up in their last 8 games, only beating the Hornets who sit 2nd-from-last in the East.
The Wizards haven’t played well of late, but they are 2-2 straight up in their last 4 road games. At plus-money odds, back the WIZARDS (+120) for a small play.
Against the spread
LEAN WIZARDS +2.5 (-110).
The Rockets are 2-2-1 ATS in their last 5 games but are just 2-4 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Wizards are 4-2 ATS over their last 6 games and 3-1 ATS over their last 4 home games. Washington is 18-21-1 ATS.
While that’s not great, Houston is 14-26 ATS on the road, the 3rd-worst road-covering record in the NBA. It struggles away from home and shouldn’t be a road favorite against any other team. Houston is 1-2 ATS as a road favorite.
Over/Under
Not available when published, but if the line is set at 229.5, bet the Over.
The Wizards have gone Over in 4 straight games and have scored at least 114 points in 3 straight games. Washington is 6-2 O/U in its last 8 games and is 40-38-3 O/U on the season. It ranks 25th in defensive rating since the All-Star break.
The Rockets rank 29th in defensive rating since the All-Star break. They have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games and have scored at least 120 in 2 of their last 4 games.
Considering both teams’ porous defense, look toward the Over.
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