The Rockets will play the Wizards on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards set for Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Washington Wizards is 82.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 10-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Washington Wizards - The Washington Wizards start this matchup with a 5-14 record as a home team. They now rank 12th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 12th (112.3) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Washington Wizards stand at 21st averaging 108.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 26th in the league. The Washington Wizards currently rank 1st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 121.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 7-1 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Washington Wizards possess a 4-3 Eastern Southeast Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 23-12 overall record, while the Washington Wizards have a 6-27 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, mateys! The Houston Rockets sail into Washington to plunder victory... Fans in the arena shout and cheer, creating a raucous atmosphere... The Rockets boast a superior record compared to the struggling Wizards... Houston leads their division, while Washington struggles to stay afloat... The Rockets' high-scoring offense will clash with the Wizards' defensive woes... See you courtside at today's game, where the battle will unfold... Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below to add to the excitement.
Best Rockets at Wizards Odds
| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Washington Wizards | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -13.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Washington Wizards are +13.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Washington Wizards are the +575 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Wizards
1/07/25 7:10pm EST | -13.5 -105+13.5 -115 |
Underdog Washington Wizards - Washington Wizards bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +13.5 Washington Wizards underdog bet wins if they lose by 13 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 14 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -13.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 14 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 13 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards Prop Bets
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Rockets
Wizards
Game to Overtime
1/07/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Wizards
Team Total Points
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 105.5 o -105105.5 u -120Bet |
Alex Sarr
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -135Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
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Corey Kispert
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -130Bet |
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Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 39.5 u -12039.5 o -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 31.5 u -12531.5 o -105Bet |
Bilal Coulibaly
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Corey Kispert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 28.5 u -11028.5 o -120Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 u -12030.5 o -110Bet |
Jordan Poole
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o +10029.5 u -135Bet |
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Kyle Kuzma
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at WAS 1/07/25 7:10pm EST | 29.5 u -12029.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +16.0 | 29-12 | 23-17 | 13-3 | 31-21 | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | L3 | 6-4 |
| e - Washington Wizards | 18 | 64 | 0.220 | +50.0 | 8-32 | 10-31 | 7-9 | 13-39 | 108.0 | 120.4 | -12.4 | W1 | 2-8 |
Houston Rockets & Washington Wizards Futures Odds
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Houston Rockets & Washington Wizards Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.