In another regular season matchup for the 2024/25 NBA season between teams from the Western Conference and the Eastern Conference, the Houston Rockets will host the Washington Wizards. The game will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston. The tip-off is scheduled for this Monday (11th) at 10 PM (Brasília time).
With both teams playing back-to-back games, the Rockets and Wizards will face each other for the first time in the 2024/25 season. In this prediction, check out our betting tips, team information, and where to watch the game.
Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards will face off in a regular season game of the 2024/25 NBA. Both Rockets and Wizards aim to overcome fatigue to climb the standings. The prediction is a victory for the Houston Rockets, who have home-court advantage and are in better form. Additionally, the expectation is that the game will not be as high-scoring as anticipated, suggesting a bet on “under 225.5 points”.
Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards face off in the NBA without significant objectives. Team A, the winner of Championship Y, is preparing for Championship Z, while Team B, the champion of Championship A, is focused on 2024. The prediction is a draw, reflecting the relaxed nature of the matchup. Additionally, there is an expectation of at least two goals, indicating a bet on “over X goals” in the game.
Our Predictions: Houston Rockets to Win
The Rockets and Wizards are coming off games yesterday against the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic, respectively, where the Texas team won, and the team from the U.S. capital xxx. Houston’s current form (and roster) is visibly better, and we’ve seen Western Conference teams outperforming those from the Eastern Conference. Therefore, the forecast is a win for the Houston Rockets.
Under 225.5 points in the game
The chances of hitting the under here are higher, despite the Washington Wizards usually being involved in high-scoring games. After all, both teams are playing back-to-back, and fatigue will eventually set in. Moreover, the Houston Rockets have good defensive efficiency. Therefore, the betting recommendation is on the under points market.
Latest news and statistics for the Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets, coached by Ime Udoka, are having a good season, winning six of their first ten games in 2024/25. The Texas team has three wins in the last five rounds, the most recent being a 101-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons last night.
In the win against the Pistons, the Rockets had a 40.9% field goal percentage and 20.6% from three-point range. Their standout players were Alperen Sengun, with a double-double of 27 points and ten rebounds, along with two assists and one block, Tari Eason, who had 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one block, and Jalen Green, with 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.
Latest news and statistics for the Washington Wizards
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards, coached by Brian Keefe, are only 12th in the Eastern Conference with a record of two wins and six losses. The team from the U.S. capital is on a four-game losing streak, having lost to the Orlando Magic last night by 121-94.
In the loss to the Magic, the Wizards had a 45.8% field goal percentage and 30.3% from three-point range. Their most productive players were Jordan Poole, who scored 24 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had one block, Bilal Coulibaly, with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three blocks, and Kyshawn George, who scored 15 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had one assist.