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NBA Betting? Wizards vs Rockets Predictions

Monday night NBA betting action sees the Washington Wizards taking on the Houston Rockets in Houston, Texas. Cappers Picks provides free NBA basketball handicapping tips all season long.

Two of the top NBA teams meet Monday night when the Wizards travel down to Houston to take on James Harden and the Houston Rockets.

NBA Basketball Odds

Washington Wizards (21-8) vs. Houston Rockets (21-8)
Monday, Dec. 29
8:00 PM ET
Toyota Center (Houston, TX)
CSN
NBA Basketball Betting Lines: Houston -4
NBA Basketball O/U: 197
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The Rockets come in off a disappointing Sunday night loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, while the Wizards handled the Celtics with ease on Saturday.

Washington

Putting an end to their 2 game skid with victories over the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, Washington looks to build another winning streak and move into a 1st place tie in the NBA Southeast standings with the Atlanta Hawks Monday night.

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The defensive minded Wizards have won 3 straight road games and will look to push the win streak higher as they embark on a 5 game road trip.

Things have not been easy for Washington in recent visits to Houston. Washington has won only 4 times in their last 24 visits to Houston. In the most recent match up, Houston won a thrilling 113-112 game and shot 51.3 percent in the victory.

Led by PG John Wall, Washington has scored over 100 points in two straight games. Wall is averaging 17.8 points a game and 10.3 assists a game. In his last 4 road games, John Wall is scoring 20.5 points to go along with 11.5 assists. Wall struggled in the 113-112 loss going just 6 of 19 from the field.

Washington’s defense has stepped up this season allowing just 96.6 points a game (4th).

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They’ve held opponents under 100 points in 3 straight contests.

Houston

James Harden continues his dominance and continues to lead the way for the Houston Rockets. While the scoring has been down overall this season for Houston, the Rockets are however averaging 111.0 points over their last 3 contests.

On the season so far, Harden is averaging 27.2 points to go along with 7 assists a game. He is coming off a 28 points, 5 assist game in the loss to the Spurs. Expect similar results Monday night as Harden is scoring 29.5 points a game over the last 4 meetings between the Wizards and Rockets.

While most of the Rocket’s success this season can be claimed by James Harden, C Dwight Howard has been a solid contributor, especially since returning from his injury. Howard dropped 24 points and 17 rebounds Sunday night and continues to average well north of a double-double this season.

The Rockets come in with a 10-5 home record and are 8-7 ATS in those 15 games.

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Under bettors have fed off the Rockets games see in 12 of the 15 games go under the listed total.

NBA Basketball Trends:

  • Wizards are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Wizards are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Rockets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.
  • Under is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Houston.

Free 4* NBA Basketball Pick: Houston -4

Backing the Rockets here is simply because of the Wizards struggles in Houston. Starting a 5 game road trip in a place where you struggle to win is not something Washington wants.

Houston 97, Washington 86

Expect Harden and Howard to have big games in a comfortable win for the Rockets Monday.

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By Tony M

Tony is new to Cappers Picks and has been betting on sports since the first day he turned 18. He is a 22 year old Cleveland native who lives and breathes Indians baseball. His dream is to be part of a championship celebration at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario.