Published Mar 1, 7:09pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 1, 7:09pm ET
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Updated Mar 1, 7:09pm ET
One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Washington Wizards hosting the Houston Rockets. Who has the edge in our Wizards vs Rockets pick?
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| Washington Wizards | +10.5 (-110) |
| Houston Rockets | -10.5 (-110) |
Washington enters this matchup amid a four-game skid. This includes a 134-125 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors.
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The Wizards held a slim three-point advantage halfway through the third quarter. But an 11-2 burst by Toronto pushed the road team ahead by six points. The Raptors extended their lead to double-digits in the final frame and held on for a nine-point win.
Will Riley was one of eight players who reached double figures for Washington. He guided the offense with 19 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly contributed 14 points each.
On the other side, Houston saw its three-game win streak end with a 115-105 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night.
Both teams held double-digit leads in the first half before things settled down. Houston trailed by two points through three quarters. But thanks to a 30-22 surge in the final frame, the Heat came away with a double-digit win.
All five starters tallied double-digit scoring totals for the Rockets. Kevin Durant put up a team-high 32 points, along with eight assists and five rebounds. Amen Thompson scored 20 points, collected 11 rebounds, and handed out four assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Wizards have dropped eight of the previous 10 meetings in this series, a stretch that includes six consecutive losses. This trend, along with Washington's 16-win total, points to the Rockets coming out on top.
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Houston Rockets
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