Rockets vs Wizards Prediction 11/15/2026 NBA Picks Today

Rockets vs Wizards Prediction

The Rockets have cooled off a bit here and there, and they’re down two rotation players in Smart and VanVleet. It creates some hesitation with the thick line. However, we’ve given the Wizards looks this season, and it’s just not working out. Despite above-average talent, the Wizards are below average offensively, and the defense isn’t great either. I’m pretty much done with the Wizards. This team doesn’t appear to be serious.

The Rockets are 9-1 SU and 8-2 ATS in the last 10 games against the Wizards. The Wizards haven’t beaten the Rockets since January 2023. There’s better options out there on Sunday’s NBA card, but if forced to pick, I’m rolling with the Rockets. The Wizards aren’t good.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets beat the Jazz and Warriors, and they play the Heat next. The Rockets have won 19 of their last 23 games. The Rockets are 3-2 SU on the road, 7-1 SU at home, and 9-4 ATS this season.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 116.2 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.5 points per game on 45.4 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.1 points per game and 9.6 rebounds. Kevin Durant is averaging 21 points per game and 5.8 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 15.9 points per game and 6.3 rebounds. Amen Thompson is averaging 15 points per game and 7 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Washington Wizards Betting Preview

The Washington Wizards lost to the Pistons and Pacers, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Wizards have lost 19 of their last 23 games. The Wizards are 2-6 SU on the road, 2-3 SU at home, and 6-7 ATS this season.

The Washington Wizards are averaging 110 points per game on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points per game on 45.2 percent shooting. Anthony Davis is averaging 25.6 points per game and 10.5 rebounds. Trae Young is averaging 19.7 points per game and 8.8 assists per game. Kyshawn George is averaging 18.2 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game. AJ Dybansta is averaging 15 points per game and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Washington Wizards are shooting 30.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.

Rockets vs Wizards Injury Report

Reece Beekman is out for the Wizards with an AC joint injury. Tristan Vukcevic is out with a hip injury. Justin Champagnie is out with a foot injury. Jamir Watkins is out with a torn ACL. Bub Carrington is questionable with a sternum contusion. Tre Johnson is questionable with back sorness. Alex Sarr is questionable with an illness.

The Rockets are without Clint Capela due to an ankle sprain. Steven Adams is probable despite a soleus strain. Fred VanVleet is out with a knee injury. Marcus Smart is suspended.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

• The Rockets have lost four of their last six games as road favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The home team has won each of the Rockets’ last four games.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Wizards have lost each of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rockets have won 16 of their last 17 night games against Southeast Division opponents.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Wizards.
• The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Sunday games as underdogs.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Wizards’ last nine games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Twelve of the Rockets’ last 14 games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

• Kyshawn George is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
• Alex Sarr ranks 9th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FG% (53.0%) this season.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Kevin Durant is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (1.2) and free-throw percentage (87.3%) this season.
• Amen Thompson ranks 3rd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (51.4%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Wizards rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (31.6%).
• The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (85.8%).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (76.9%).
• The Rockets rank T1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (76.9%).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rockets -9.5