Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards Prediction For 1/7/2025

• Date: January 7, 2025
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Win Probabilities

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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Betting Preview

On January 2, 2024, the Houston Rockets (23-12) will face off against the Washington Wizards (6-27) at Capital One Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The Rockets enter this matchup as significant favorites, boasting a spread of -11.5, while their moneyline sits at -600. This gives Houston an implied win probability of 83%. Conversely, the Wizards, with a moneyline of +460, carry an implied probability of just 17%.

Recent performance highlights a stark contrast between these two teams. The Rockets have been playing well, winning 20 of their last 30 games, including a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their most recent outing, 119-115. Meanwhile, the Wizards have struggled mightily, losing 25 of their last 30 games, and their latest contest resulted in a 110-98 defeat to the New Orleans Pelicans.

For those looking to engage in player prop markets, Kyle Kuzma's Points, Rebounds, and Assists have emerged as a popular betting avenue. Initially set at Under 29.5, the prop total has seen movement to Under 28.5, suggesting sharp bettors are leaning toward the lower end of Kuzma's performance expectations.

As the Rockets look to maintain their momentum and the Wizards seek to turn their fortunes around, this contest promises to showcase the disparity between a team riding high and one struggling to find its footing. Bettors will be closely watching the lines as well as individual performances, particularly that of Kuzma, as they navigate the betting landscape for this Tuesday night clash.

Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction

Final Score: Houston Rockets 120.2 vs Washington Wizards 106.9

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