The Wizards are all set to face off against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, Mar 19. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be shown on MNMT. Houston enters this contest as 9.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 228. Can the Rockets come out on top as the favorite? Our Wizards vs. Rockets player props and predictions await you below.
Wizards vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Rockets -9.5
- Total 228
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 19
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Houston has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 104. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Rockets have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Washington has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 104 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Can the Rockets’ Offense Score Enough on the Road?
The Rockets are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-35. In the Western Conference, they are 22-19 compared to 10-16 against the East.
Houston has won five straight games, and they are 37-29 ATS this season. On the road, they have an ATS record of 13-19.
As the favorite, the Rockets have won four straight games and are 18-5 overall. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-8.
In their last game, the Rockets beat the Cavaliers by a score of 117-103. The O/U line for that game was 214.5, and Houston covered the spread as 4.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Rockets have an O/U record of 30-37, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 225.7 points.
Today, the Rockets are favored by 9.5 points against the Wizards. This season, they are 15-8 ATS as the favorite.
The Rockets are 22nd in the league in scoring on the road, averaging 110.7 points per game. Overall, they are 20th in the NBA at 113.2 points per game.
When it comes to pace, Houston is 14th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 27th in the NBA at 45%.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA average in 41.8% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, Houston is 27th in the league at 35%.
The Rockets’ defense is presently ranked 11th in the league, allowing an average of 112.5 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Rockets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.0% and 34.4% from three-point territory.
Can the Wizards Grab a Win at Home?
Washington has lost four straight games and are 11-57 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 10-53 straight-up and 29-33 against the spread. Today, they are getting 9.5 points and have gone 3-63 as the underdog this season.
In terms of their ATS record, Washington is 30-37 for the season and have failed to cover in their last four games. At home, they are 9-21 ATS, while going 7-30 straight-up.
Washington’s O/U record for the season is 34-34, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 237.8 points compared to today’s O/U line of 228.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Celtics by a score of 130-104. Washington was a 14.5-point underdog in that game, and the O/U line was 226.5.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Wizards are the NBA’s top-ranked team in terms of pace, averaging 102.4 possessions per game. However, they have struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 34% of their three-point attempts (29th).
So far this season, Washington has outscored the league average in just 45.6% of their games. In terms of scoring, they are 16th in the NBA at 113.8 points per game. At home, the Wizards are averaging 113.3 points compared to 114.3 on the road.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Wizards are 17th in field goal percentage (47%) and 24th in true shooting percentage. They have been getting to the free-throw line at a below-average rate (27th) and are also 27th in offensive rebounds.
Currently, the Wizards’ defense holds the 30th rank in the NBA, allowing 124.0 points per game. In their previous game, the Wizards’ defense struggled against the Celtics, giving up 130 points on a field goal percentage of 49%.
Wizards vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Green and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -115 while the under is at -111. Our model predicts that Jalen Green will finish with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Green Under 25.5 Points (-111)
Wizards vs. Rockets Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Rockets vs. Wizards game, we suggest taking the Wizards at +9.5. Even though our predictions have the Rockets winning 105-104, we see the Wizards as the better choice on the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 228 and our model has the Rockets and Wizards finishing with a combined 209 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook