The Washington Wizards (2-6) travel to face off against the Houston Rockets (6-4) on Monday, November 11th. This game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston and televised on SCHN. The Rockets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Wizards are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wizards. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.
Wizards vs Rockets
The Wizards Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Wizards fell to 2-6 on the season after a 121-94 loss to the Magic on Sunday. Washington entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 215, falling short of the 223-point O/U line.
Washington kept it close in the first half, trailing 61-56 at halftime. However, a 10-0 run by the Magic put them in control, and the Wizards struggled in the second half, scoring just 16 points in the 3rd quarter and 22 in the 4th.
The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Houston improved to 6-4 with a 101-99 road win over the Pistons on Sunday. The Rockets were favored by four points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 200 points fell short of the 218.5 O/U line.
Houston went on an 11-0 run early, taking a 13-2 lead. They outscored Detroit 29-19 in the 3rd quarter to lead 72-64 going into the 4th, but the Pistons rallied, outscoring the Rockets 35-29 in the final quarter.
Wizards Offense Breakdown
In Sunday’s loss to the Magic, the Wizards managed just 94 points, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was a struggle, hitting only 30.3% from deep with 10 made threes.
Jordan Poole led the team with 24 points, 13 of which came in the 2nd quarter. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, shooting 81.8% from the field, while Kyshawn George contributed 15 points, 14 of which came in the 2nd quarter.
Rockets Offense Breakdown
Alperen Şengün led the Rockets with 27 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 64.7% from the field in their 101-99 win over the Pistons. Tari Eason added 18 points, including 10 in the 4th quarter, while Jalen Green contributed 15 points, 8 of which came in the final period.
Houston struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 20.6% rate, and finished with a 40.9% overall shooting percentage. Şengün scored 8 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Green added 7 points in the 1st and 8 more in the 4th.
Wizards Team Defense
The Wizards gave up 121 points to the Magic on Sunday, with their toughest stretch coming in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 35 points. Washington also gave up 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. Orlando shot 45% from the field in the game.
From beyond the arc, the Magic hit 17 threes, shooting 35%. Washington sent Orlando to the line 25 times, where they made 22 free throws. The Wizards finished with 4 steals and 7 blocks.
Rockets Team Defense
Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 35 points, and allowed 30 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters, leading to a 121-94 loss to the Magic. Washington allowed Orlando to shoot 45% from the field.
The Wizards gave up 17 three-pointers, with the Magic shooting 35% from deep. Orlando also went 22/25 from the free-throw line. Washington allowed 15 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.
Wizards vs Rockets Trends
- Through their last three road games, Washington has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Although Houston has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wizards have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.
Wizards vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 141-116. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Rockets at -13.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226.5 and given that our model is projecting 257 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:November 11, 2024 Rockets, Wizards