Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 14/03/2024, 04:05  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 14/03/2024 at 06:06 in NBA Predictions

The Houston Rockets will play host to the Washington Wizards at the Toyota Center in the NBA on Thursday night. The hosts are 30-35 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 11-54 and bottom of the Eastern Conference. 

The Washington Wizards have been struggling, losing 17 of their last 19 games overall. Despite recently securing two consecutive wins, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Grizzlies, falling 109-97 on the road. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Corey Kispert contributed 22 points. Washington ranks 16th in scoring in the NBA, averaging 114.2 points per game, while Houston boasts the 10th-best defense, allowing 112.5 points per game. Notably, the Wizards attempt a fair number of three-pointers, averaging 12 per game. Defensively, Washington struggles, conceding an average of 123.7 points per game, ranking them 30th in the league. There are doubts surrounding the availability of Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers, and Landry Shamet for the upcoming match.

The Houston Rockets have been performing admirably, securing five wins in their last six games overall. They will aim to extend their winning streak to four games after narrowly defeating the Spurs 103-101 on the road. Fred VanVleet led the team with 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Jalen Green contributed 16 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. The Rockets average 10.9 fewer points per game (112.8) than the Wizards allow (123.7). Defensively, Houston are solid, ranking tenth in the NBA by allowing 112.5 points per game. Notably, the Rockets have been effective in defending the paint, conceding fewer than 50 points per game in this area, placing them in the top ten in the league. There are doubts surrounding the availability of Cam Whitmore, Alperen Sengun, and Tari Eason for the upcoming match.