Houston Rockets vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Monday March 2 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/02/2026, 12:15 AM ET

Rockets Preview

The Monday NBA schedule will get underway with a meeting between the Houston Rockets and the Washington Wizards from the nation’s capital. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (37-22) are two games above .500 on the road and are clinging to a half-game lead for third place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Houston missed 27 of 36 three-point attempts during a 115-105 road loss against Miami.

All-Star F Kevin Durant tallied a game-high 32 points (12-20 FG), eight assists, and five rebounds. Houston G Amen Thompson scored 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting and secured 11 boards. Reed Sheppard added 14 points and five assists for the Rockets.

Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and have their sights set on the future. The Wizards (16-43) acquired Trae Young and Anthony Davis at the trade deadline with the hopes of challenging for a playoff spot next season. On Saturday, Washington allowed Toronto to shoot a scorching 60 percent from the field during a 134-125 home loss.

Will Riley led eight Washington players in double figures with 19 points (6-10 FG) in 35 minutes off the bench. Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly scored 14 points each on a combined 11-for-17 shooting effort. Bub Carrington added 12 points and five rebounds for the Wizards, who fell to 11-20 at home.

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Rockets vs Wizards Pick

Houston F Jabari Smith Jr. is dealing with an ankle injury and hopes to return to the lineup later this week. The Rockets are coming off a poor shooting night and will find scoring a lot easier against a Washington squad that ranks near the bottom of the league in defensive efficiency. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 123-113.

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