Rockets vs. Wizards Predictions and Odds - Jan 5, 2022

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Rockets vs. Wizards Predictions and Odds - Jan 5, 2022

The Washington Wizards take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rockets vs. Wizards, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Rockets vs. Wizards?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rockets-Wizards NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Wizards a 72% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Wizards are -7 favorites versus the Rockets, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+7) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds on the market at -106.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Wizards at -300. That means you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +250, where you can bet $100 to profit $250, earning a total payout of $350, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 230.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+7) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 230.5 points is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Wizards

 

While the Wizards are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Rockets vs. Wizards Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Washington at Capital One Arena this Wednesday has the Wizards winning 118-112.

Use our dynamic widget below to view the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Rockets-Wizards matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Rockets vs. Wizards Player Props

Betting on Houston vs. Washington prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.

Christian Wood is expected to step up for the Rockets with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists, while Bradley Beal is projected to finish with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Wizards.

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Christian Wood: 19 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST
  • Jalen Green: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
  • Eric Gordon: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
  • Jae'Sean Tate: 11 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
  • Kevin Porter: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST

Wizards Projected Box Score

  • Bradley Beal: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
  • Kyle Kuzma: 19 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
  • Daniel Gafford: 13 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST
  • Deni Avdija: 12 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Rockets vs. Wizards on Wednesday January 5, 2022.

 

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Rockets vs. Wizards 2022 Game Info

When do the Wizards play the Rockets?

  • Date: Wednesday January 5, 2022
  • Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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