Rockets vs. Wizards Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

🟢Last updated Mar 2, 2026 at 10:23 AM EST•Next update in: 7 minutes from now

Rockets vs. Wizards preview (Mar 2). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Rockets -15.5), Bilal Coulibaly props & Jabari Smith Jr.'s status (Out - Ankle).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:	Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:	Wizards +15.5, Total O 224.5
Key Pick:	Bilal Coulibaly Over 9.5 Points
Injury Impact:	Jabari Smith Jr. (Out - Ankle)
Data Freshness:	7m ago (10:23 AM EST)

Houston Rockets

37-22

Mar 27:00 PM

SCHN

Washington Wizards

16-43

Washington Wizards

16-43

GAME PREDICTIONS

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

Rockets win by

12.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

86%

14%

Model Picks

Wizards

Wizards +15.5

Total

Total O 224.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

Rockets INJURIES

Jabari Smith Jr.

Out

The Rockets said on Saturday (Feb. 28) that Smith Jr. will miss 2 more games.

Steven Adams

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that Adams underwent season-ending ankle surgery.

Jae'Sean Tate

Out

The Rockets reported on Monday (Feb. 23) that Tate will miss at least 2 weeks.

Fred VanVleet

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Wizards INJURIES

Leaky Black

Out

The Wizards listed Black as OUT for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

Anthony Davis

Out For Season

The Wizards said on Friday (Feb. 6) that Davis is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV.

Kyshawn George

Questionable

The Wizards listed George as Questionable for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

Trae Young

Out

The Wizards listed Young as OUT for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

Alex Sarr

Out

The Wizards said on Thursday (Feb. 12) that Sarr will miss around 2 weeks due to a hamstring injury.

D'Angelo Russell

Out

The Wizards listed Russell as OUT for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

Cam Whitmore

Out For Season

The Wizards announced Thursday that Sarr has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and is expected to face a two-week recovery timeline.

Tristan Vukcevic

Questionable

The Wizards listed Vukcevic as Questionable for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

Anthony Gill

Questionable

The Wizards listed Gill as Questionable for Monday's (Mar. 2) game against Houston

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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HOU

WAS

Mar 02 ·7:00 PM

Bilal Coulibaly

Points

Yes 9.5

HOU

WAS

Mar 02 ·7:00 PM

Kevin Durant

Points

Yes 24.5

HOU

WAS

Mar 02 ·7:00 PM

Amen Thompson

Points

Yes 14.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards?

The Houston Rockets are favored by 15.5 points (-15.5), while the Washington Wizards are underdogs +15.5 points. The moneyline is Houston Rockets -809 and Washington Wizards +809. The total is set at 224.5 points.

Who is projected to win Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Houston Rockets to win by 12.0 points. Win probability is 86% for the Houston Rockets and 14% for the Washington Wizards.

What is the injury report for the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards?

The latest injury report shows Jabari Smith Jr. (Out – ankle), Steven Adams (Out For Season – ankle), Jae'Sean Tate (Out – knee), Fred VanVleet (Out For Season – acl) for the Houston Rockets, while Leaky Black (Out – ankle), Anthony Davis (Out For Season – finger), Kyshawn George (Questionable – knee), Trae Young (Out – knee), Alex Sarr (Out – hamstring), D'Angelo Russell (Out – not injury related), Cam Whitmore (Out For Season – shoulder), Tristan Vukcevic (Questionable – thigh), Anthony Gill (Questionable – illness) are listed for the Washington Wizards.

What are the best bets for Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards (spread, moneyline, total)

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Wizards +15.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards?

Top player props include Bilal Coulibaly Over 9.5 Points, Kevin Durant Over 24.5 Points, Amen Thompson Over 14.5 Points. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.