Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 7

Wizards vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Capital One Arena -- Washington D.C.
• Coverage: SCHN and MNMT

The Houston Rockets (23-12) are heavy favorites (-12.5) as they try to build on a three-game road winning streak when they square off against the Washington Wizards (6-27) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on SCHN and MNMT. The over/under is 224.5 for the matchup.

Wizards vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Wizards vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (76.9%)

Wizards vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have registered a 20-14-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Wizards have played 33 games, with 12 wins against the spread.
• This season, 17 of the Rockets' games have gone over the point total out of 33 chances.
• Wizards games this year have hit the over on 17 of 33 set point totals (51.5%).
• Houston has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (11-7-1) than it has in road games (9-7-0).
• The Rockets have exceeded the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (47.4%) than games on the road (50%).
• Against the spread, Washington has performed better at home (8-11-0) than on the road (4-9-1).
• Wizards games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (nine times out of 19) than on the road (eight of 14) this year.

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 18.8 points, 10.4 boards and 5 assists.
• Fred VanVleet is averaging 14.8 points, 5.8 assists and 4.4 boards.
• Jalen Green averages 20 points, 4.5 boards and 2.5 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 11.9 points, 1 assists and 6.5 rebounds.
• Dillon Brooks averages 13.7 points, 4 rebounds and 1.5 assists, shooting 41.9% from the field and 38.1% from downtown, with 2.3 made treys per game.

Wizards Leaders

• Jordan Poole averages 21.8 points for the Wizards, plus 2.7 rebounds and 5 assists.
• Per game, Jonas Valanciunas gives the Wizards 11.7 points, 8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He also averages 0.5 steals and 0.8 blocks.
• Bilal Coulibaly averages 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He is draining 42.6% of his shots from the floor and 29.7% from 3-point range, with 1.1 triples per game.
• The Wizards receive 12.1 points per game from Alex Sarr, plus 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
• Bub Carrington's numbers on the season are 9.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4 assists per game. He is sinking 41.8% of his shots from the floor and 35.6% from 3-point range, with an average of 1.6 triples.

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