Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 25, 2023, 11:03 AM
  • The Wizards are -2.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Wizards are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Wizards vs Rockets Over/Under is 231.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 22-24 against the spread, while the Rockets are 17-27 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards-2.5 -115O 231.5 -110-145
Houston Rockets +2.5 -105U 231.5 -110+120

Rockets vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Wizards will win Wednesday‘s game with 58.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Wizards will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 54.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Wizards and Rockets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 54 games (+22.65 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.19 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games (+12.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games (+10.70 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+10.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 48 of their last 79 games (+14.60 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+12.05 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 40 games (+9.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 39 games (+9.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Team Total Under in 48 of their last 82 games (+9.15 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 22-24 (-4.4 Units / -8.52% ROI).

  • 21-26 against the Moneyline (-0.65 Units / -1.11% ROI)
  • 23-22 against the Over for game total points (-1.2 Units / -2.32% ROI)
  • 22-23 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -6.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 17-27 (-12.7 Units / -24.56% ROI).

  • 11-36 against the Moneyline (-11.45 Units / -23.71% ROI)
  • 24-23 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -2.51% ROI)
  • 23-24 against the Under for game total points (-3.4 Units / -6.58% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 82 games (-28.45 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 81 games (-27.23 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 79 games (-24.74 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 81 games (-22.94 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 82 games (-21.70 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 68 games (-28.45 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 72 games (-18.35 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 36 games (-17.00 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 64 games (-16.72 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 36 games (-15.40 Units / -39% ROI)

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

The Washington Wizards are 4-25 (.138) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — worst among NBA teams. The Dallas Mavericks made 13.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — fifth-highest among NBA teams.

The Wizards are 4-25 (.138) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .313

The Wizards are 8-52 (.133) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .218

The Wizards are 8-37 (.178) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .271

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

The Rockets are 18-70 (.202) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Rockets are 17-80 (.175) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Rockets are 14-52 (.212) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Rockets are 7-75 (.085) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

Injury Report: Rockets vs. WizardsWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 25

  • Kevin Porter Jr. (Rockets): Porter Jr. will be re-evaluated in one week, according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
  • Jabari Smith Jr. (Rockets): Smith Jr. is questionable for Wednesday’s (Jan 25) game against Washington.
  • Kristaps Porzingis (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Porzingis is week-to-week with a sprained left ankle.

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards are shooting 32% from three (232/732) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Wizards have averaged 9.6 fast break points per game (605 points/63 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Wizards have made 10.7 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

The Wizards have averaged 9.5 offensive rebounds per game (437 rebounds/46 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.5

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,402 assists/ 1,596 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,441 assists/ 989 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,275 assists/ 1,488 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,019 assists/ 740 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 6.5 steals per game (830 steals/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have averaged 6.8 steals per game (1,358 steals/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Wizards have blocked 245 shots this season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,594 rebounds/46 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,201 rebounds/128 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Rockets have averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,541 rebounds/46 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Rockets have blocked 486 shots on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th most among NBA teams

The Rockets have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (6,595 rebounds/200 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.0


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