Rockets vs Wizards: Over 225 Points

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Houston Rockets head to Washington, D.C. tonight for a matchup against the Wizards at Capital One Arena. Tip off is at 7pm Eastern Time. The Rockets sit third in the Western Conference, with a 37-22 record. The Wizards are struggling at 16 wins and 43 losses, holding 13th place in the East and out of playoff contention. The Rockets just wrapped up a split on their road trip through Florida, dropping a game to Miami by bouncing back with a win over Orlando. Meanwhile, Washington has lost four games in a row, unable to find any momentum lately. Injury news could tilt things further. For the Wizards, rookie Alex Sara is out with a hamstring issue, and Kaishan George is questionable due to a knee problem. Houston will miss Jabari Smith, who's sidelined by an ankle injury, but their top scorers are all available. Setting lines have the Rockets as 15 and a half point favorites, with the over-underset

1:01at 223 and a half points. The Rockets money line is minus 1176, while the Wizards sit at plus 726. A projection model that simulates games 10,000 times sees value in the over, forecasting around 225 total points. These teams previously combine for 247 points, easily topping their line back in November. Fans can stream it on Fubo. Rockets thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. Head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-L-I-SoliPillow.com.