Rockets vs Wizards Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

In Tuesday night NBA action, the Houston Rockets will invade the nation’s capital to battle the Washington Wizards. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (23-12) are four games above .500 on the road and hold a half-game lead over Memphis for second place in the Western Conference standings. On Sunday, Houston surrendered a 22-point lead before holding on down the stretch to earn a 119-115 home victory versus Los Angeles. 

Houston G Jalem Green led all scorers with 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting and pulled down six boards. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points (11-19 FG) and 16 rebounds. Alperen Sengun added 14 points and six boards for the Rockets, who outrebounded the Lakers by a 49-39 margin. 

The Washington Wizards have lost 14 of their first 19 home games and own the worst overall record in the NBA. The Wizards (6-27) rank near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency and are giving up 121.8 points per contest. On Sunday, Washington trailed by 11 points after one quarter and missed 30 of 41 three-point attempts during a 110-98 home loss versus New Orleans. 

Washington F Kyle Kuzma tallied a game-high 28 points on 13-for-23 shooting and pulled down five boards. Number two overall draft pick Alexandre Sarr scored 18 points (6-9 FG) in 28 minutes of action. Carlton Carrington added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Wizards. 

Washington G Jordan Poole is dealing with a hip injury and is listed as questionable for this contest. The Wizards play at the fifth fastest tempo in the league and have major issues on the defensive end of the floor. Take the Rockets to win and cover on the road. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 119-106.