Washington Wizards at Houston Rockets NBA Picks & Predictions 4/3/2018

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Toyota Center

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The Washington Wizards travel to Toyota Center to play the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Houston as 6.5 point favorites.

The Wizards come into this game with an overall record of 42-35. They are 1st in the Southeast Division. They currently have a point differential of 1.0 as they are averaging 106.8 points per game while giving up 105.8 per contest. The Rockets have an overall mark of 62-15. They currently are 1st in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 113.1 points per contest and giving up 104.1, which is a point differential of 9.0.

Valuable Washington Wizards Betting Trends

The Washington Wizards are 35-41-1 against the spread

The Washington Wizards are 34-41-2 against the over/under

Important Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets are 40-35-2 against the spread

The Houston Rockets are 32-44-1 against the over/under

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

04/02/18 F PJ Tucker Hip injured last game, is probable Tuesday vs Washington
04/01/18 G Chris Paul Hip is probable Tuesday vs Washington
04/01/18 C Nene Hilario Back is "?" Tuesday vs Washington

Player Spotlight

John Wall comes into this contest averaging 19.2 points per game while playing 34.3 minutes per night so far this season for the Wizards. He pulls down 3.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 9.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is currently at 72%. Bradley Beal averages 22.7 points per game in 36.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.6 assists per contest and 4.4 rebounds per game for Washington. His field goal percentage is 46% for the year while his free throw percentage is 79%.

Player Spotlight

James Harden averages 30.6 points per game while playing 35.5 minutes per contest this year for the Rockets. He grabs 5.4 rebounds per game and has 8.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage currently is at 86%. Eric Gordon averages 18.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.5 rebounds per contest and 2.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 81%.

Useful Team Statistics

Washington averages 106.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 13th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0.92 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team, which has them ranked 11th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 5th in the league. They average 43 rebounds per game and 25.2 assists per game, which ranks them 21st and 4th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 15th with 14.5 per game. The Wizards allow 105.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 14th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 16th and 5th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 42.5 rebounds a game which ranks 11th and they give up 22.2 assists per contest, which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Houston is 2nd in the league with 113.1 points per game this year. They are 14th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is 8.96. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 13th in the NBA. They are 18th in the league in rebounding with 43.5 boards per game, and 24th in assists per contest with 21.7. The Rockets are 22nd in turnovers per game with 13.7. The Rockets surrender 104.1 points per contest, which ranks them 8th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 17th and 7th in those defensive statistics. They rank 11th with 22.5 assists allowed per contest and 4th with 41.9 rebounds surrendered per game. The Rockets are 20th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.5 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Wizards are 11th in the league in defensive rating with 108.6, and their offensive rating of 109.6 is ranked 17th. They are 19th in the NBA in pace with 96.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 13th. As a unit they are 12th in the league in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shoot 3-pointers on 31% of their shot attempts, ranking 24th in the NBA. Washington is 14th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.5 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 18th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Houston is 21st in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 17th in the NBA. The Rockets are 1st in the league in defensive rating with 106.2, and their offensive rating of 115.4 is ranked 26th. They are 13th in the NBA in pace with 97.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 2nd. As a unit they are 2nd in the league in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 50% of their shot attempts, ranking 1st in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Wizards/Rockets NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Washington +6.5

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