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Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards: preview and win probability

Houston Rockets visit Washington Wizards. Rockets are 1-0 and have gone L-W-W-L-W in their last 5, while Wizards are 1-0 and have gone L-L-L-L-W in their last 5.

Tip Off Live ratings give the edge to Rockets: about 74% to win, with a projected score of Houston Rockets 117, Washington Wizards 111. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 4 times in our recent records. Rockets lead 4-0, and the average margin has been 16.5 points in favor of Rockets.

On the injury report, Tristan Vukcevic (WAS), Jamir Watkins (WAS), and AJ Dybantsa (WAS) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Rockets come in with the better recent form (3 wins in their last 5).
  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Wizards.
  • Watch the rotation: 3 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 2: HOU 123, WAS 118
  • Nov 12: WAS 112, HOU 135
  • Jan 7: HOU 135, WAS 112
  • Nov 11: WAS 92, HOU 107

Injury report

Houston Rockets
  • Steven Adams Day to day · back Oct 23
Washington Wizards
  • Tristan Vukcevic Out · back Nov 2
  • Jamir Watkins Out · back Apr 2
  • AJ Dybantsa Out · back Oct 24

Win probability

74%
26%
RocketsWizards

Projected score: Rockets 117, Wizards 111

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

HOUWAS
Record1-01-0
Last 5LWWLWLLLLW
Points per game128128
Allowed per game110116
Days of rest––
Rating15721288

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