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The Houston Rockets (6-4) welcome the Washington Wizards (2-6) to Toyota Center Monday. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Rockets swept 2-0 last season
The Wizards lost to the Orlando Magic 121-94 Sunday, failing to cover as 11.5-point road underdogs. They have played 2 straight road games, losing both by more than 20 points. Washington has lost 4 straight games while going 0-4 against the spread (ATS). It is 2-6 ATS on the season. The Wizards are led by G Jordan Poole, who is averaging 21.1 points per game.
The Rockets, who are 2-3 after a win this season, beat the Detroit Pistons 101-99 Sunday as a 4-point road favorite. They have played at a high level defensively over the last few weeks, allowing 102 or fewer points in 4 of their last 7 games. Houston has played 5 home games, going 3-2 straight up and ATS. It is led by G Jalen Green, who is averaging 21 points per game.
Wizards at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wizards +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Rockets -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Wizards +13.5 (-115) | Rockets -13.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wizards at Rockets key injuries
Wizards
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (hand) out
- F Kyle Kuzma (groin) out
Rockets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
- C Steven Adams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Wizards at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 118, Wizards 101
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no reason to think Washington can pull off the upset, especially with how it is playing on the road. Similarly, the Rockets are far too expensive to take to win outright. Avoid this play.
Against the spread
BET ROCKETS -13.5 (-110).
The Wizards have lost 3 straight games by at least 13 points. They are 0-4 ATS this season as double-digit underdogs, and 3 of the losses were by 20 or more points.
Washington has 7 players averaging over 9.5 points per game, and just 3 of them shoot better than 38% from the field. The Rockets — keeping the 38% clip and top 7 scorers the same — have 6 players who hit that mark. Houston has covered 3 of its last 4 home games.
Take ROCKETS -13.5 (-110).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 227.5 (-110).
Neither team has highly efficient offensive weapons. Both have their top 2 scorers shooting under 46% from the field, and the side expected to dominate (Houston) isn’t a team that will push the pace.
The Wizards have scored 104 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.
The Rockets are 4-6 O/U on the season and have scored 109 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.
Considering those trends, take UNDER 227.5 (-110).
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