Houston Astros at Washington Commanders Odds, Picks & Prediction
Houston Astros win 118-100 over Washington Commanders. Despite injuries sidelining Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith for Houston, Kevin Durant (24.1 PPG, high 35) and depth exploit Washington's #2 rank allowing assists (3.07/game to Gs) and #3 in three-pointers made (1.15/game to Gs). Astros cover -15.5.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- Houston Astros at Washington Commanders
- Date
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
- Spread
- Washington Commanders +15.5
- Total
- O/U 224.5
- Moneyline
- Washington Commanders +750 / Houston Astros -1200
- Best Bet
- Astros -15.5
- Prediction
- Astros 118-100
Odds Comparison
| Sportsbook | away | home | line | market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -15.5 | +15.5 | Washington +15.5 | Spread | |
| O/U 224.5 | O/U 224.5 | O/U 224.5 | Total | |
| -1200 | +750 | - | Moneyline |
Matchup Preview
Both teams enter with 0-0 records over their last 10 games, scoring 0 PPG and allowing 0 PPG, amid an early-season or preseason context. Houston Astros bring firepower led by Kevin Durant at 24.1 points/game (high: 35), Jabari Smith Jr. (17.8 PPG, high: 31), Alperen Sengun (16.2 PPG, high: 26), Reed Sheppard (14.6 PPG, high: 28), and Amen Thompson (12.6 PPG, high: 20). Washington Commanders lack comparable scoring data but face defensive vulnerabilities.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Washington (Home) | Houston (Away) |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Opp PPG | 0 | 0 |
| Streak | 0 | 0 |
Defensive Edges: WAS allows assists #2 (3.07/game to Gs), steals #2 (0.96/game to Gs), threePointersMade #3 (1.15/game to Gs), blocks #5 (0.28/game to Gs & 0.98/game to Cs). HOU allows steals #2 (0.82/game to Fs), threePointersMade #4 (0.47/game to Cs), WAS allows steals #5 (0.74/game to Fs).
Key Injuries
- HOU: Fred VanVleet (G/PG) — Out; Steven Adams (C) — Out; Jalen Green (G) — Out; Alperen Sengun (F-C) — Out; Aaron Holiday (G) — Out; Jabari Smith (PF) — Out; Isaiah Crawford (F) — Out
- WAS: Marvin Bagley III (F) — Out; Alex Sarr (C) — Out; Leaky Black (PF) — Out; D'Angelo Russell (PG) — Out; Trae Young (PG) — Out
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds heavily favor Houston at -1200 moneyline (WAS +750), with Commanders +15.5 spread and O/U 224.5. Houston's star power edges persist despite injuries, positioning them to cover the large spread.
Player Props to Watch
- Kevin Durant (HOU): 24.1 PPG average, high of 35 — target over vs WAS #2 assists/steals allowed to Gs.
- Jabari Smith Jr. (HOU): 17.8 PPG, high 31 — exploits WAS blocks allowed #5 to Cs/Gs.
- Reed Sheppard/Amen Thompson: Watch for 3PT opportunities against WAS #3 allowed to Gs.
Best Bets
- Astros -15.5: Houston's Durant-led attack covers vs depleted WAS (Trae Young, Russell out).
- Under 224.5: Injuries limit scoring; both at 0 PPG trends low-output.
- Durant O 24.5 pts: Averages 24.1, high 35 vs WAS guard weaknesses.
Prediction
Houston Astros roll 118-100, covering -15.5. Durant's scoring and HOU's edges vs WAS guard defense seal a wire-to-wire win.
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