Rockets vs Wizards Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 7

  • The Rockets are -11.5 favorites vs. the Wizards
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | MNMT

The Houston Rockets visit Capital One Arena to take on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Washington, DC.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Rockets vs Wizards Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 20-15 against the spread, while the Wizards are 12-19 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Wizards Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Washington Wizards U

Wizards vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Tuesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Wizards.

Wizards vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 69.4% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 61 games (+21.20 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 39 away games (+15.35 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 51 games (+14.45 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 away games (+13.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 59 games (+12.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.68 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 74 games (+14.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 games (+10.30 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games at home (+9.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+9.10 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 20-15 (+3.5 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 23-12 against the Moneyline (-0.25 Units / -0.32% ROI)
  • 17-17 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -4.4% ROI)
  • 17-17 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 12-19 (-8.9 Units / -24.52% ROI).

  • 6-27 against the Moneyline (-12.35 Units / -37.42% ROI)
  • 17-16 against the Over for game total points (-0.6 Units / -1.66% ROI)
  • 16-17 against the Under for game total points (-2.75 Units / -7.57% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 77 games (-29.19 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 62 games (-28.95 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 77 games (-25.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 2Q Spread in 20 of their last 61 games (-24.60 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 79 games (-18.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 39 away games (-21.30 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 39 away games (-19.15 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 72 games (-14.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 56 games (-14.20 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 71 games (-14.02 Units / -16% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Rockets are 17-3 (.850) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Wizards have allowed 121.8 points per game this season — worst in the NBA.

The Rockets are 7-55 (.113) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .330

The Rockets are 5-25 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .307

The Rockets are 9-5 (.643) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .526

Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Wizards are 5-56 (.082) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .427

The Wizards are 10-63 (.137) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Wizards were 3-40 (.070) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Wizards are 9-31 (.225) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 1.07 points per shot (477 points/445 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Rockets are shooting 24% from three (42/173) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets have an eFG% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets are shooting 39% (173/445) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards averaged 9.1 fast break points per game (748 points/82 games) in the second half last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Wizards are shooting 32% from three (228/717) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards averaged 19.2 fast break points per game (788 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Wizards have averaged 8.7 fast break points per game (998 points/115 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,298 rebounds/35 games) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets averaged 7.8 steals per game (639 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Rockets have allowed a TS% of 48% on the road this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards allowed 17.5 second chance points per game (716 points/41 games) at home last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards have allowed 17.2 second chance points per game (1,030 points/60 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.6

The Wizards have allowed 16.4 second chance points per game (1,890 points/115 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8

The Wizards allowed 16.4 second chance points per game (1,345 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 13.8


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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.