Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards NBA Point Spread Picks 10/30/2019

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Capital One Arena

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Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards (1-2, 4th in the Southeast Division) host the Houston Rockets (2-1, 2nd in the Southwest Division) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. Washington opens this game as 9 point underdogs. The total is set at 229.5.

The Rockets cover the spread 0% of the time, having gone 0-3-0 ATS. Washington is covering the spread 100% of the time, going 3-0-0 against the spread.

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

10/28/2019 Michael Frazier SG Ankle Expected to be out until at least Oct 30
10/28/2019 Gerald Green SG Foot Expected to be out until at least Apr 15
10/21/2019 Nene C Hip Expected to be out until at least Nov 15

Key Washington Wizards Injuries

10/27/2019 C.J SF Foot Game Time Decision
10/27/2019 Jr SG Calf Game Time Decision
10/24/2019 Jordan McRae SG Finger Expected to be out until at least Nov 5
10/3/2019 Ian Mahinmi C Achilles Expected to be out until at least Nov 14
7/23/2019 John Wall PG Achilles Expected to be out until at least May 1

Player Spotlight

James Harden averages 29.3 points per game in 36.3 minutes per contest. He averages 8.7 assists per contest and 4.7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 29% for the year while his free throw percentage is 96%. Russell Westbrook comes into this contest averaging 24.3 points per game while playing 34.0 minutes per night. He pulls down 12.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 9.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Player Spotlight

Thomas Bryant averages 15.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 31.0 minutes per contest. He also averages 9.7 rebounds per contest and 2.0 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 88%. Bradley Beal averages 20.3 points per game while playing 35.0 minutes per contest. He grabs 5.7 rebounds per game and has 7.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 31% and his free throw percentage is at 71%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Rockets allow 117.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 24th in the league. They also allow a 45% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc, ranking them 19th and 20th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 49.0 rebounds a game which ranks 21st, and they give up 26.7 assists per contest which puts them in 26th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 4th in the league. Houston averages 117.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 8th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 0.3 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 24th. Behind the arc they shoot 29% which is good for 28th in the league. They average 47.3 rebounds per game and 24.3 assists per contest, which ranks them 15th and 13th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 18th with 15.7 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Wizards surrender 105.7 points per contest, which ranks them 11th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 30% average from 3-point range, ranking them 15th and 6th in those defensive statistics. They rank 5th with 20.0 assists allowed per contest, and 22nd with 49.3 rebounds surrendered per game. The Wizards are 11th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 16.0 per game. Washington is 19th in the league with 106.3 points per game this year. They are 22nd in the league in shooting at 43%, while their average scoring margin is 0.7. They shoot 33% from 3-point range, which is good for 20th in the NBA. They are 23rd in the league in rebounding with 45.0 boards per game and 6th in assists per contest with 25.7. The Wizards are 23rd in turnovers per game with 15.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Rockets are 8th in the league in defensive rating with 108.1, and their offensive rating of 108.4 is ranked 19th. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 108.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 23rd. As a unit they are 15th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 50% of their shot attempts, ranking 1st in the NBA. Houston is 22nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.9 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 8th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Washington is 20th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 49%, which is 22nd in the NBA. The Wizards are 21st in the league in defensive rating with 102, and their offensive rating of 102.7 is ranked 12th. They are 14th in the NBA in pace with 103.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 50% is 21st. As a unit they are 23rd in the league in true shooting percentage with 52% and they shoot 3-pointers on 41% of their shot attempts, ranking 9th in the NBA.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Houston +9

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