Posted on
1/8/2008 2:34:34 PM
NBA Basketball Wagering – Houston at Washington
By Eric Williams
The Houston Rockets, (17-17 SU, 16-17-1 ATS, 14-19-1 O/U) have been one of the most disappointing teams in all of basketball the last few seasons, failing to win even one playoff series despite having ‘superstars’ Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.
The Washington Wizards, (17-15 SU, 20-12 ATS, 15-17 O/U) are overachieving -and succeeding – without the services of high-scoring, (gunner?) point guard Gilbert Arenas thanks to the contributions of forwards Caron Butler, (22.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and Antawn Jamison, (21.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg).
Each team has won two consecutive games coming into tonight’s matchup with the Rockets downing the pitiful New York Knicks 103-91 on Saturday and the Wizards routing the Seattle Supersonics 108-86 on Sunday.
Here is a look at tonight’s Key Trends, followed by my NBA Betting Free Pick.
Key Rockets Trends
The Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last four vs. Eastern Conference.
The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog.
The Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games.
Key Wizards Trends
The Wizards are 7-0 ATS in their last seven after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Wizards are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games playing on one days rest.
The Wizards are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games as a favorite.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 6-1-1 in Rockets last eight games following a SU win of more than ten points.
The Under is 4-1 in Rockets last five games playing on two days rest.
The Over is 4-0 in Wizards last four vs. NBA Southwest.
The Under is 7-0 in Wizards last seven games as a home favorite.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Washington.
The Over is 7-2 in the last nine meetings.
The Rockets are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings.
Analysis: The Rockets are playing good basketball at the moment, but are nowhere near the defensive team they used to be - even last season. Take the Wizards to pick up another one of their run-and-gun victories while covering the spread just barely.
NBA Free Picks: Wizards 101 Rockets 97
07:05 PM EST NBA Betting Odds
Houston Rockets +2½ -110
Washington Wizards -2½ -110
Over 188½ -110
Under 188½ -110
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