Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Drew Phelps | Staff Writer

The Washington Wizards (11-54) and Houston Rockets (30-35) meet Thursday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Wizards vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 in 2023

Washington is 1-1 during its current 4-game road trip as they head to Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Wizards lost 109-97 as a 2-point road favorite in Memphis on Tuesday as the Under (222) cashed. Wizards F Kyle Kuzma did everything he could scoring 24 points with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal. Washington has already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Houston begins a 2-game homestand on Thursday. The Rockets won their 5th game in the last 6 outings, 103-101 against the San Antonio Spurs. They didn't cover the 3-point spread and the Under (221) cashed. G Fred VanVleet's 21 points led 4 Houston starters scoring in double-figures. He also added 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. The Rockets are just outside the Western Conference playoffs.

Their last meeting was on April 9, 2023, with Houston winning 114-109 in D.C. The Rockets covered as a 4-point favorite and the Under (231) cashed.

Wizards at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:36 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Rockets -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +7.5 (-110) | Rockets -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Wizards at Rockets key injuries

Wizards

PG Landry Shamet (calf) out
PF Richaun Holmes (toe) quad

Rockets

No injuries reported yet

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 116, Wizards 108

Moneyline

PASS.

You should avoid betting the Rockets (-300) as the juice too much. Bet the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -7.5 (-110).

Houston struggled to get past the lowly Spurs on Tuesday night, but they got the win. Prior to that game Houston had covered the spread in 6 straight games and now they come home to face an awful Wizards squad.

The Rockets still have a chance at making the playoffs while Washington is just playing out the string at this point. Houston cannot waste an opportunity to get an easy victory at home against one of the worst teams in the NBA.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 226.5 (-110).

I really love the Under in this game. The Under has cashed in 5 of their last 6 matchups. Washington has hit the Under in their last 3, and the Rockets have been Under in 7 of their last 10. All trends are leading toward betting big on the Under in this game.

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