The Houston Rockets (37-22) and Washington Wizards (16-43) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
The Rockets are 15.5-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Rockets -15.5), with the over/under set at 224.5 total points. Houston is a -1100 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +700 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 2.
Rockets vs Wizards Prediction, Picks
Rockets vs Wizards picks: Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-174) / 4+ Three-Pointers (+136) / 5+ Three-Pointers (+300)
My Wizards vs. Rockets best bet is on Reed Sheppard over 2.5 three-pointers made, plus climbing the ladder with some alternate lines. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Rockets vs Wizards Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-15.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | -1100 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+15.5 -110 | 224.5 -110o / -110u | +700 |
Rockets vs Wizards NBA Preview
The Rockets are now tied with the Timberwolves for third in the Western Conference following the latter's win over Denver yesterday.
After struggling heading into the All-Star break, Houston is now 4-2 since Burner Gate, though the Rockets were defeated by the Heat on national TV this past Saturday.
Houston beat Washington in the only matchup of the season between these teams by a score of 135-112. More on that shortly.
Injury-wise, it's extensive for the Wizards and will be for the foreseeable future.
Alex Sarr (hamstring), Trae Young (quad, knee), D'Angelo Russell (at the crib), Anthony Davis (finger) and Cam Whitmore (venous) are all out for the Wizards.
Tristian Vukcevic (thigh), Anthony Gill (illness), Leaky Black (ankle), and Kyshawn George (knee) are questionable.
Steven Adams (shoulder) and Fred VanVleet (knee) are still out for a prolonged period.
Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle) and Jae'Sean Tate (knee) are also out for Houston.
Rockets vs Wizards Predictions, Betting Analysis
Reed Sheppard hit five three-pointers in the Rockets' lone matchup against Washington this season back in November.
Lately, Sheppard has been on a tear just regarding volume alone.
He has made four or more three-pointers in four straight games, and in six of his last eight.
We're also climbing the 3-point ladder in this spot against the Wizards, who rank second-to-last in defense and allow the seventh-highest percentage of makes beyond the arc, along with the 10th-most attempts per 100 possessions.
Rockets vs Wizards Best Bets
- Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-174)
- Reed Sheppard to Make 4+ Three-Pointers (+136)
- Reed Sheppard to Make 5+ Three-Pointers (+300)
Spread
I'm steering clear of the spread in tonight's matchup.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline here.
Over/Under
My Rockets vs. Wizards betting prediction is to sprinkle a few of Reed Sheppard's three-point props.
