The'Washington Wizards (11-54) and Houston Rockets'(30-35) meet Thursday at TD Garden. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's'lines around the'Wizards vs. Rockets odds'and make our expert'NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 in 2023
Washington is 1-1 during its current 4-game road trip as they head to Texas to face the Houston Rockets on Thursday. The Wizards lost 109-97 as a 2-point road favorite in Memphis on Tuesday as the Under (222) cashed. Wizards F Kyle Kuzma did everything he could scoring 24 points with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal. Washington has already been eliminated from playoff contention.
Houston begins a 2-game homestand on Thursday. The Rockets won their 5th game in the last 6 outings, 103-101 against the San Antonio Spurs. They didn’t cover the 3-point spread and the Under (221) cashed. G Fred VanVleet‘s 21 points led 4 Houston starters scoring in double-figures. He also added 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. The Rockets are just outside the Western Conference playoffs.