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NBA 2026-03-02 · Morning Edition WIN

Rockets vs. Wizards

Tari Eason: Points Over 14.5
50%
Entry Price
$306K
Volume
7:00 PM ET
Game Time (ET)
+0.49u
P&L

ANALYSIS

With Jabari Smith Jr. officially sidelined, we expect Eason to capitalize on a significantly expanded role after logging 36 minutes in his most recent outing. He faces a Washington defense that has bottomed out with a league-worst 127.3 defensive rating over their last five games, providing the ideal environment for Eason to leverage his 22.4% usage surge. This high-volume context, paired with his 16.2 PPG momentum, makes clearing this 14.5-point line a primary target against the league's least efficient bench defense.
Key Data
Wizards DefRtg 122.1; Eason usage increases 4.2% vs bottom-5 defenses; Projected 17.4 PTS.

OUTCOME

Houston Rockets 123 - Washington Wizards 118
Amen Thompson recorded 12 rebounds in the game on March 02, 2026, which is well over the prop line of 7.5 rebounds.

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