Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks, Odds, Injury Report and News 3/14/24

Separated by 19 in the loss column, the Houston Rockets are heavy NBA betting favorites at 1.31 odds tonight while Washington has a 27.8% win probability. Our Wizards vs Rockets prediction for tonight will be a same-game parlay!

Washington are in the running for the worst record in the league, while Houston still harbors Play-In ambitions, even if finishing in the top 10 is now a longshot.  

Read below for our analysis of Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards from US sports expert Sam Cox. For more free basketball tips, visit the bettingexpert community, and for more expert tips, visit our Expert Insights section.

HOUSTON ROCKETS VS WASHINGTON WIZARDS Prediction and Picks:

Houston Rockets moneyline

The Clippers are the only team to beat the Rockets in March. Houston has gone 12-4 straight-up as a home favorite, and they should have no problem getting the better of this Wizards team.

After a couple of wins, a 12-point loss to the lowly Grizzlies was a reminder of just how poor the Wizards are this season. Houston might be set to miss out on the Playoffs again, but they are the better of these two teams and that should shine through on Thursday night.

Washington Wizards under 109.5 points

The Wizards have scored only 107 points per game over their last four. They now face a Houston team that ranks sixth in defense for the season.

The Rockets have conceded 109 or fewer points in five of their last six, with their defense stifling far more talented offenses than Washington’s.

Fred VanVleet over 8.5 assists

With Alperen Sengun out, much more of Houston’s offense runs through Fred VanVleet. The former Raptor has had seven or more assists in each of his last six games and has hit this over in four of those.

VanVleet is averaging more potential assists than Giannis Antetokounmpo, Darius Garland, and James Harden since the break. Washington’s high pace might not have pushed us towards their team total under, but we love the value of taking VanVleet’s assists over here.

 Game Info

• Game Day: March 14th, 2024
• Time: 8:10 PM ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center

ROCKETS VS WIZARDS STATS H2H Stats

•         The Wizards have the second-worst adjusted shot quality in the NBA this season.
•         The Rockets have the sixth-highest rim and three rate in the league.
•         The Wizards have the worst net rating in the league since the All-Star break.
•         Only three teams give away free throws at a higher rate than the Rockets.
•         The Wizards are the worst rebounding team in the Association.

Rockets vs Wizards Odds

Odds available as of March 14th, 2024. Odds may now differ. 

Rockets vs Wizards Trends

•         Only five teams have covered the spread more frequently than the Rockets this season.
•         The Wizards have gone 10-14 against the spread when facing Western Conference opposition.
•         Houston is 10-5-1 ATS when favored at Toyota Center.
•         The over has cashed in 18 of Washington’s 35 away games so far this season.
•         The over has only paid out in 13 of Houston’s 32 home games.

Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Injury Report

 Houston Rockets Injury Report:

•         Steven Adams (knee) is out for the rest of the season.
•         Tari Eason (lower leg) is out for the rest of the season.
•         Alperen Sengun (ankle) is unlikely to return this season.
•         Cam Whitmore (knee) will miss roughly three weeks.

Washington Wizards Injury Report:

•         Isaiah Livers (hip) is out for the rest of the season.
•         Marvin Bagley III (back) will be re-evaluated in a few days.
•         Richaun Holmes (toe) is questionable.
•         Landry Shamet (calf) is out.
  

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