Houston Rockets chase eighth straight win over Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards meet Houston Rockets at Capital One Arena, Monday 11:00am (NBA). Houston Rockets have won the last seven against Washington Wizards.
The big picture
Washington Wizards come in 20th on the ladder; Houston Rockets are 8th. Houston Rockets are the side higher up the table.
Washington Wizards are 6–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 112 points for and 112.8 against.
Houston Rockets are 9–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.9 points for and 108.8 against.
Form
Washington Wizards have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Atlanta Hawks 132–139.
Houston Rockets have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 107–117.
Head to head
These sides have met 51 times on our records since 2001: Washington Wizards 12, Houston Rockets 39.
Last time out (2025-26), Houston Rockets won 123–118 at Capital One Arena.
Houston Rockets have won the last seven against Washington Wizards.
Biggest margin between these two: Houston Rockets by 30 points in 2004-05 (123–93).
Players to watch
For Washington Wizards, watch Anthony Davis (20.6 points a game, 103 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kyshawn George (17.8 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Houston Rockets, watch Alperen Sengun (20.8 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27) and Kevin Durant (19.4 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Capital One Arena
Washington Wizards have won 3 of their last 18 at Capital One Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Houston Rockets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
