The Washington Wizards (7-12) challenge the Houston Rockets (9-9) at Capital One Arena. The game can be seen on NBATV at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Houston opened as a 3.5-point favorite, while the game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 224.5 points.
Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards Betting Prediction
The Rockets failed to cover as 6.5-point favorites in their 117-108 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their last game. The game’s combined points (225) finished well over the projected point total of 208.5. Cleveland won the rebounding battle. The Cavaliers had 20 offensive rebounds and 49 total rebounds, while the Rockets had seven and 30, respectively. James Harden was the top scorer from either team with 40 points on 14-for-30 shooting.
In the Wizards’ last game, they were victorious over the New Orleans Pelicans, 124-114, covering as 3.5-point favorites. The game’s combined points (238) came in just over the projected point total of 237.5. Washington’s 0.622 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over New Orleans, who had a mark of 0.539. The Wizards’ mark was above their season average of 0.507. Otto Porter Jr. was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 12-for-15 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Rockets won the last contest 120-104. Houston won the rebounding battle. The Rockets had 10 offensive rebounds and 46 total rebounds, while the Wizards had three and 36, respectively.
Houston holds records of 9-9 straight up (SU) and 7-11 against the spread (ATS). Of the Rockets’ 18 games, 10 have gone over the total.
Meanwhile, Washington is 7-12 SU and 6-12-1 ATS. Coinciding with Houston, Wizards games also tend to go over the projected point total (68.4 percent).
Clint Capela has averaged 23 points,14.2 rebounds,2.4 blocks over the last five games for Houston.
The physical Washington offense could be getting to the foul line a lot in this contest. The Wizards currently rank fourth in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.236, while Houston ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.242).
Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards Free Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Houston is 4-6 ATS with 5 overs and 5 unders.
At home, Washington is 4-5-1 ATS with 7 overs and 3 unders.
Washington is 2-0 when they allow below 100 points, while Houston is 4-2.
The Wizards are 7-11 when they score over 100 points, while the Rockets are 7-5.
Houston ranks first in assists allowed per game (20.9) while Washington ranks 28th (25.9).
The Rockets rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.0) while the Wizards rank 22nd (14.7).
Houston averages 41.4 three pointers per game, which ranks first in the league. Washington ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (31.5).
The Rockets rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (43.6) while the Wizards rank 25th (47.5).
Washington ranks sixth in steals per game (8.5) while Houston ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (8.1).
The Wizards average 19.57894736842105 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 5 in the league. The Rockets rank 20 in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.72222222222222).
Washington ranks 14 in points in the paint per game (48.21052631578947) while Houston ranks 27 (42.888888888888886).
The Rockets rank 3 in blocks allowed per game (4.277777777777778) while the Wizards rank 9 (4.894736842105263).
Bettings Trends:
In its last five outings, Houston is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under.
Washington is 2-3 ATS with 4 overs and 1 under over its last five games.
The Rockets have outscored opponents by an average of 5.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Houston has been defeated by an average of 0.9 points.
During their last five games, the Wizards have scored an average of 113.8 points per game (1.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 118.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average).
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