The Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a 76ers vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a 76ers vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Spurs and Pelicans, and they play the Pistons next. The Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 117 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Suns, beat the Pacers, and they play the Knicks next. The 76ers have won 7 of their last 12 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 116.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 30 points and 6.7 assists, while Joel Embiid is averaging 24.2 points and 7 rebounds. Paul George is the third double-digit scorer and VJ Edgecombe is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Rockets have lost 16 of their last 17 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won nine of the Rockets’ last 10 games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Rockets and 76ers have gone OVER the total points line.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tyrese Maxey is the only player in the league to have recorded 5+ steals in consecutive games this season.
- VJ Edgecombe is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Tari Eason ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.9%) this season.
- Alperen Sengun ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (13.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.9).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (49.0).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.6).
76ers vs Rockets Injury Report
Paul George is questionable for the 76ers.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Steven Adams. Aaron Holiday is questionable.
76ers vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets have the higher ceiling and should win this game if they play their best. The Rockets have put together a decent week with 3 straight wins. However, the Rockets haven’t won a road game in 21 days. The Rockets are also 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games. The 76ers are as healthy as they’ve been all season, and they’re one of the more profitable teams in the NBA, with a 24-17-1 ATS record. Now, the 76ers are 0-5 SU and ATS in their last 5 home games as an underdog, so tread lightly. Still, I’ll grab the free bucket with the 76ers at home.