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Washington - Houston. NBA match betting tip
On January 8, Washington and Houston will meet on the court. The capital team continues to struggle with numerous difficulties and occupies the last place in the Eastern Conference standings. In turn, Houston looks like one of the main contenders for success in the Western Conference. Will the Wizards be able to surprise one of the leaders, or will the Rockets continue their winning path? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Washington Wizards
USACurrent form
Washington continues to disappoint both fans and the coaching staff. After a series of failures, the team found itself at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. In the last two games, the Wizards lost twice to New Orleans (120:132 and 98:110). Despite the fact that key players such as Jordan Poole and Kyle Kuzma returned to the roster, their individual efforts are not enough to achieve victories. Brian Keffey's charges cannot find a balance between attack and defense, which makes their game extremely unstable.
Home games are also not bringing the desired results. The Wizards will try to show their best game in front of their home fans, but it will not be easy to resist one of the leaders of the Western Conference. The lack of consistency in defense and low implementation in key moments cast doubt on the chances of the capital club for a positive result.
Disqualifications and injuries
Marvin Bagley and Saddiq Bey will miss the next match due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Wizards have won only one of their last five games.
Probable lineup: Champagne - Kuzma, Sarr - Brogdon, Carrington.
Houston Rockets
USACurrent form
Houston has demonstrated stability and a high level of play, occupying the second place in the Western Conference. Under the leadership of Ime Udoka, the team acts confidently, combining an aggressive attack with reliable defense. In the previous match, the Rockets beat the Lakers (119:115), where Jalen Green and Amen Thompson showed brilliant performances. The young leaders of the team took responsibility in key moments, providing the club with an important victory.
The Rockets managed to bypass Memphis in the standings and are now aiming to strengthen their positions. The trip to Washington is a great opportunity to confirm their leadership ambitions. Thanks to the depth of the roster and confident play in the attack, Houston has every chance of winning this match.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jabari Smith is unable to participate in the next meeting due to health issues.
Interesting facts for betting
The Rockets have won their last five head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Thompson - Brooks, Shengyun - VanVleet, Green.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Houston win
The Rockets have won in the first quarter in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
1.55Bet 1st quarter: total over 56 points
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 56 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.85Tip and bets
Washington has a hard time winning this season. The team is in last place and is unlikely to surprise one of the leaders of the Western Conference. The team shows low stability, especially in defense, which could be a decisive factor in the confrontation with the powerful Houston.
The Rockets, on the contrary, are in excellent shape and have a high level of motivation. In our opinion, the visitors will confirm their status as favorites and win confidently.
Our prediction is a Houston victory with a handicap of (-9.5) points for 1.70
Bet on total
The game has all the prerequisites for high efficiency. Washington acts quickly and openly, although with a lot of mistakes. Houston feels confident in open basketball and has a strong attack. We believe that the overall total will be broken.
Betting Tip - total over 224 points for 1.71
Bet on statistics
The Rockets have shown a high level of efficiency in recent matches. Washington's problems in defense give reason to expect that the visitors will easily break their individual total.
Prediction - Houston individual total over 117.5 points for 1.78
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