The Houston Rockets (37-22) cap off a three-game road trip against the Washington Wizards (16-43) on Monday, with the two teams going in very different directions.
Houston handily won the only meeting between the squads on November 12, a 135-112 triumph. Tip-off for Monday’s showdown is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET in the nation's capital.
Below, we'll break down our Rockets vs. Wizards prediction and picks for Monday night's game. Make your NBA picks on PrizePicks and earn real money if you’re right, including on game winners, spreads, and totals.
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Rockets vs. Wizards Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
Houston currently finds itself sitting in third place in the Western Conference behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets cobbled together a three-game winning streak before falling in a 115-105 decision against the Miami Heat on Saturday.
Rockets F Kevin Durant has been on an offensive tear lately, averaging 29.3 points per game over his last six. Durant was extremely efficient during that stretch, shooting 54.2% from the floor.
Meanwhile, Washington isn't even pacing to qualify for the play-in tournament in the East. The Wizards have dropped seven of their last nine games, including losing four straight entering Monday.
Injuries have been a key theme for the Wizards. Despite acquiring PG Trae Young and C-PF Anthony Davis in separate trades, neither has suited up for the team yet. Additionally, 2024 first-round pick Alex Sarr's been sidelined with a hamstring injury since February 8.
Rockets vs. Wizards Over/Under, Spread
The Rockets are 16.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.09x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Wizards are home underdogs and return a 6.66x payout if they win outright, per PrizePicks Team Picks, where you can earn money with your picks in 34 states.
- Spread: Houston Rockets -16.5
- Over/Under: 224.5
- Game Winner Payout: Rockets 1.09x | Wizards 6.66x
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Rockets vs. Wizards Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Rockets vs. Wizards injury report for Monday, via NBA.com.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- C Steven Adams (ankle): OUT
- PF Jabari Smith Jr. (ankle): OUT
- PG Fred VanVleet (knee): OUT
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- C-PF Anthony Davis (finger): OUT
- C Alex Sarr (hamstring): OUT
- SF Cam Whitmore (shoulder): OUT
- PG Trae Young (knee): OUT
- SF Kyshawn George (knee): Questionable
- C Tristan Vukcevic (thigh): Questionable
Rockets vs. Wizards Prediction on Spread
Here are the key stats to know before locking in your Rockets vs. Wizards prediction on the spread for Monday, March 2 on PrizePicks.
- The Rockets are 4-1 against the spread over their last five games.
- The Wizards are 13-14 ATS as home underdogs.
- Houston is knocking down 36.9% of its 3-point shots, sixth in the NBA.
- Opponents are shooting 47.7% from the field against Washington (23rd).
- The Rockets have averaged 115.4 PPG over their last five games, slightly outperforming their 114.5 per-game average for the season.
Rockets vs. Wizards Picks for PrizePicks Today: 3/02/2026
Here are two of the top Rockets vs. Wizards picks to consider for Monday, March 2. Today's PrizePicks NBA player projections feature F Kevin Durant and SG Reed Sheppard.
Rockets F Kevin Durant vs. Wizards Projection: 25.5 Points
- Durant has averaged 27.4 points per game over his last 10 games.
- The Houston star has registered 30+ points in four of his last six contests.
- Durant is shooting 35.9% (14-of-39) from beyond the arc in his last five games.
- The Houston F dropped 23 points on 7-of-16 shooting vs. Washington in just 31 minutes in the November 12 meeting.
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Rockets SG Reed Sheppard vs. Rockets Projection: 19.5 Pts + Asts
- The former Kentucky Wildcat has averaged 21.0 points and assists across his last five games.
- Sheppard has reached at least 20 points in two of his last five contests.
- The Rockets guard has connected on 48.9% (23-of-47) of his 3-point shots during that span.
- Sheppard has dished out 4+ assists in three of his previous four games.
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The Rockets take on the Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday evening, with both teams looking to return to the win column after suffering losses on Saturday. Housto, in particular, aims to improve its playoff standing in the Western Conference as the second half of the regular season moves along.
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