Rockets vs. Wizards Picks & Best Bets 7th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Washington Wizards will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Tuesday at Capital One Arena, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Wizards will be led by Kyle Kuzma, Alexandre Sarr and Carlton Carrington, while the Rockets are headlined by Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to determine the best Rockets vs. Wizards bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Rockets will likely win with a projected final score of 117-105.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Wizards picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Wizards Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena
- Spread: Rockets -13.5 / Wizards +13.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -950 / Wizards +650
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 222.5 Points (-110/-108)
Wizards +13.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Wizards have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 43%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -110 for the Wizards +13.5, presenting a favorable 5.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 222.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 222.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 222.5 points.
Rockets vs. Wizards Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at -950 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Washington Wizards are available at +650 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Rockets are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 83% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Rockets are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +650 odds on the Wizards moneyline, providing an edge of 3.4%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Wizards
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Rockets vs. Wizards game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun | 25 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
Jalen Green | 23 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Fred VanVleet | 20 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
Amen Thompson | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Dillon Brooks | 15 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists (+126)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Fred VanVleet to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 12.4% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
Washington Wizards Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kyle Kuzma | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Alexandre Sarr | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Carlton Carrington | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Jonas Valanciunas | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Corey Kispert | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Carlton Carrington Over 4.5 Rebounds (+126)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Carlton Carrington Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our best prop bet for the Wizards is on Carlton Carrington to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.5% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Wizards Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Wizards trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Fred VanVleet Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Fred VanVleet has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 7 of his last 11 games (64% of the time). You can bet on him to record 2+ turnovers again at odds of +110 (48% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Fred VanVleet Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Fred VanVleet has had more than 4.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -105 (51%), available at FanDuel.
Amen Thompson Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Amen Thompson has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 18 games (50%). You can wager on him to record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +145 (41%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Fred VanVleet of the Rockets to record over 6.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Wizards +13.5 to cover.
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