The Houston Rockets (37-22) will visit the Washington Wizards (16-43) for a Monday night NBA clash. Tipoff from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Rockets are 14.5-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Rockets -14.5), with the over/under set at 225.5 total points. Houston is a -1000 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Washington is +650 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Monday, March 2.
Rockets vs Wizards Predictions
- Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made (-174)
- Reed Sheppard to Make 4+ Three-Pointers (+135)
- Reed Sheppard to Make 5+ Three-Pointers (+300)
My Wizards vs. Rockets best bet is on Reed Sheppard over 2.5 three-pointers made. Plus, I will also climb the ladder with some alternate lines at plus-money. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-14.5 -115 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | -1000 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+14.5 -105 | 225.5 -110o / -110u | +650 |
Rockets vs Wizards NBA Monday 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.
The Rockets beat the Wizards 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 Picks, Betting Predictions
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 three-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 (+135)
- Reed Sheppard to Make 5+ Three-Pointers (+300)
Rockets vs Wizards Betting Trends
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