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Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Prediction, Picks and Odds for November 15

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Houston Rockets to win

We give the Houston Rockets a 79% chance, against 21% for the Washington Wizards. See the full projection →

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The Statz model favours the Houston Rockets at 79% to beat the Washington Wizards on Sunday 15 November, with a projected margin of 11.0 and a total of 222.8. No bookmaker has posted a line yet. The injury that matters is at centre, where Clint Capela and Steven Adams could both return for Houston.

The Houston Rockets visit the Washington Wizards on Sunday 15 November, with tip at 7:00 PM ET. The Statz model makes Houston the favourite at 79%. Washington sits at 21%. No bookmaker has posted a line yet, so there is no market number to set against the model. Check the NBA odds page for updates.

How the teams arrive

Houston arrive 7-3 over their first 10 games of the season, with a run of W W W L L W W L W W. They average 114.7 points and concede 106.2. The standout results are a 132-100 win at Milwaukee and a 119-98 win over Oklahoma City. They have won their last three, including 125-118 over Utah on Friday. The setbacks were narrow: 99-102 at Phoenix and 111-116 at Dallas.

Washington are 2-8 and have lost six straight at home and away. They score 107.6 and allow 115.7. The low point was a 75-114 loss at Oklahoma City. The best was a 95-79 win over Charlotte, followed by 103-94 at Orlando. Their last outing was a 140-144 home loss to Detroit. It showed that the offence can score but the defence cannot get stops. Sunday is a home game, but the form points the other way.

Team news and lineups

Washington carry the longer list. Carlton Carrington is day-to-day with a chest contusion. He left the Detroit game after 16 minutes and went 1-6 from the field. If he sits, the backcourt thins out further.

Reece Beekman is out with a shoulder injury and is due a re-evaluation in about three weeks. Justin Champagnie had foot surgery and is targeting a return around the All-Star break in February. Tristan Vukcevic has yet to make his season debut because of a hip impingement. Jamir Watkins is out after ACL surgery and is unlikely to play much of this season. Between them, the absences leave Washington short of depth at guard and on the wing. The starters will carry heavy minutes against a deeper team.

Houston's concern is the frontcourt. Steven Adams has not played since 23 October with a calf strain, and coach Ime Udoka said he could return Sunday. Clint Capela has missed four straight games with an ankle sprain. He is trending the right way and could be cleared for this game or the next. Both are listed out for now. If neither plays, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason take more minutes at centre. If either returns, Houston gain rebounding and rim protection against a Washington side that has been beaten on the glass and in the paint.

Expected starting fives

Projected minutes

Depth charts and the full rotations →

Players to watch

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis projects for 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He is Washington's best route to a competitive game. With the roster thin, he has to score and anchor the defence in the same night.

Trae Young

Trae Young projects for 18.4 points, 7.1 assists and 2.2 threes. Washington's offence runs through him. His playmaking decides whether the team can keep pace with Houston's scoring.

KyShawn George

KyShawn George projects for 14.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 threes. With wing depth missing, his shooting gives Washington spacing and some secondary creation.

Alperen Sengun

Alperen Sengun projects for 21.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 6.4 assists. He is the model's top Houston scorer. His passing from the post is the main way Houston can break down a defence that has been giving up plenty.

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant projects for 21.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 threes. He is a scoring mismatch for the Wizards' forwards. He gives Houston a reliable option if the offence stalls.

Jabari Smith Jr.

Jabari Smith Jr. projects for 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 threes. His role depends on the centre situation. If Adams and Capela are both out, he may spend more time at the five and carry more rebounding work.

Statz prediction

The model takes the Houston Rockets. It gives them a 79% win probability and a model line of -11.0, from a projected margin of 11.0. It projects the score at 116.9 to 105.9 for a total of 222.8. The market is the missing piece. No bookmaker has posted a spread or total, so there is no model-versus-market gap to measure and no total lean to give. The 222.8 is the model's number only, and there is nothing to compare it to yet.

The case for Houston is simple. They are 7-3 and scoring freely. Washington are 2-8 and conceding 115.7 a night, with a long injury list. The one real uncertainty is Houston's centre rotation, so watch the final injury reports.

Statz pick: Houston Rockets to win, 79% model win probability, model line -11.0.

Lines move before tip. Compare the model's -11.0 with the posted spread once it appears, and check the NBA odds page.

HOU @ WAS questions

Who does the model favour in Rockets vs Wizards?
The Statz model favours the Houston Rockets with a 79% win probability, against 21% for the Washington Wizards. It projects a margin of 11.0 points, with a model line of -11.0 for Houston.
What is the projected total for Rockets at Wizards?
The model projects a total of 222.8 points, with Houston at 116.9 and Washington at 105.9. No bookmaker has posted a total yet, so there is no market number to compare it with.
Has a spread been posted for this game?
No. No bookmaker has posted a line for Houston at Washington yet, so there is no market spread, total or moneyline to quote. The model line is Houston -11.0, and lines can move before the 7:00 PM ET tip.
How have the Rockets and Wizards played recently?
Houston are 7-3 over their first 10 games and have won three straight, most recently 125-118 over Utah. Washington are 2-8 and have lost six in a row, including a 140-144 home loss to Detroit.
Which injuries matter most for this game?
Houston's centres Steven Adams and Clint Capela are both listed out, though coach Ime Udoka said either could return Sunday. Washington are missing several players, and Carlton Carrington is day-to-day with a chest contusion.
Who are the top projected scorers?
For Houston, Alperen Sengun projects at 21.6 points and Kevin Durant at 21.5. For Washington, Anthony Davis projects at 19.8 points and Trae Young at 18.4, according to the Statz team-first projection.

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Quick answers3 questions

Who is favoured, Houston Rockets or Washington Wizards?

The Statz model favours the Houston Rockets with a 79% win probability, leaving the Washington Wizards at 21%. Over their last five games the Washington Wizards are 0-5 and the Houston Rockets are 3-2. The model's number comes from team-first projections that update through the day, so it can move before tip-off.

What is the spread and total for Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards?

No spread or total is posted yet for Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards; the odds board fills in once the books price the game. Lines move with injury news and money, so the odds board on this page carries the latest price. Alternative spreads and totals, first-quarter and first-half lines sit in the same board where the book offers them.

Which player props stand out for Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards?

For Houston Rockets at Washington Wizards, the model projects Anthony Davis for 19.8 points and Trae Young for 18.4 points for the Washington Wizards. For the Houston Rockets it projects Alperen Sengun for 21.6 points and Kevin Durant for 21.5 points.