Rockets vs Wizards Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game

Kevin Durant has been scoring at will since the All-Star break, and we like the Rockets star to put on a show in his hometown against the Wizards.

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Quinn Allen • Betting Analyst
Mar 2, 2026 • 08:14 ET • 4 min read

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Photo By - Reuters Connect. Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) is fouled by Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half at Kia Center.

The Houston Rockets hit the road for a matchup with the lowly Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena, with the tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. 

Kevin Durant is in his bag, and my Rockets vs. Wizards predictions target him to erupt in his hometown.  

Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, March 2. 

Rockets vs Wizards prediction

Rockets vs Wizards best bet: Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points (-120)

Kevin Durant has been a beast since the All-Star break, cashing the Over in points in four of six games

The Houston Rockets superstar just torched the Magic for 40 last week, and then he went off for another 32 points on Saturday night against the Heat. Durant is averaging 28 PPG on the road this season, which is just above his season average of 26.2 points. 

A homecoming for Durant will always provide some extra motivation, and he did score 23 against the Washington Wizards earlier in the campaign. 

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Rockets vs Wizards same-game parlay

Alperen Sengun is averaging 6.3 assists per game, and he’s cashed the Over in dimes in four of his last six games since the break. Sengun already dished out six assists against the Wizards earlier in the campaign, and Washington allows the second-most dimes in the Association. 

Tari Eason isn’t a household name, but he’s proven to be a key piece for the Rockets lately, hitting the Over in four of his last five outings. 

The 24-year-old had 11 rebounds on Saturday, and another eight last Thursday against the Magic.

Rockets vs Wizards SGP

  • Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points
  • Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists
  • Tari Eason Over 7.5 rebounds

Our "from downtown" SGP: Everybody Beats the Wiz

Houston has won six in a row against Washington, and they’ve covered the 15.5-point spread in back-to-back meetings. 

Rockets vs Wizards SGP

  • Kevin Durant Over 24.5 points
  • Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 assists
  • Tari Eason Over 7.5 rebounds
  • Rockets -15.5

Rockets vs Wizards odds

  • Spread: Rockets -15.5 (-110) | Wizards +15.5 (-110)
  • Moneyline: Rockets -1100 | Wizards +700
  • Over/Under: Over 224.5 (-110) | Under 224.5 (-110)

Rockets vs Wizards betting trend to know

The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 35 games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Rockets vs. Wizards.

How to watch Rockets vs Wizards

Location Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
Date Monday, March 2, 2026
Tip-off 7:00 p.m. ET
TV SCHN, MNMT

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After his career ended, Quinn received his broadcast journalism degree from BCIT and has since written for many sports publications including ClutchPoints, Gino Hard, and RG, where he plies his trade as a writer and editor.

Quinn's favorite team is Chelsea FC and he'd like to watch a match at Stamford Bridge one day. He loves to bet on NBA player props and encourages others to bet responsibly and not chase losses.

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