Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Preview
The Rockets (+243) travel to Philadelphia (-305) to take on the 76ers (-7.5). Houston is 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-19, while the 76ers are 3rd in the East at 24-13. Tip-off is set for 1:00 ET at Wells Fargo Center.
This is a non-conference matchup that can be seen on NBCS.
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Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the 76ers are averaging 125 points per game, compared to the Rockets at 121. These figures have led to Philadelphia posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last five home contests, the 76ers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, Philadelphia has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction
As the underdog, the Rockets have gone 9-17 straight-up this season and 12-13 against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 12-13.
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 17-21, and their games have averaged 224.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.
In their last game, the Rockets lost to the Celtics by a score of 145-113. The O/U line for that game was 227 points, and Houston was a 15-point underdog going into the game.
On the road, the Rockets are 6-10 against the spread, and they have a straight-up record of 4-13. Their ATS losing streak on the road is also at four games.
Overall, the Rockets are 19-19 this season, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 14-10 and 7-2 against teams in their division.
Heading into their matchup with the 76ers, the Rockets are 22nd in the league in scoring at 112.7 points per game. When playing on the road, Houston is averaging 111.4 points per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 39.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Houston is 19th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Rockets are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, Houston is 20th in three-point shooting at 36%. Overall, they are 23rd in true shooting percentage.
So far this season, the Rockets defense has been performing well, ranking 5th in the NBA at 111.4 points allowed per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 26th in blocked shots at 4 per game.
Today, the 76ers are favored by 7.5 points against the Rockets. This season, Philadelphia has been favored in 28 of their 37 games and has a record of 22-6 as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 21-7 against the spread.
In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Kings by a score of 112-93. The O/U line for that game was 242, and Philadelphia was favored by 1 point. The combined scoring of 205 was below the O/U line.
Against the Western Conference, the 76ers are 7-3 this season compared to 17-10 against the East. In the East, they are currently in 3rd place and 2nd in the Atlantic Division with a record of 24-13.
This season, the 76ers have an O/U record of 21-16 and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228, which is slightly lower than their season average of 230.2.
On the spread, the 76ers have an overall record of 25-12, going 11-6 ATS on the road and 14-6 ATS at home. Against the spread, they have covered in two straight games on the road and as the underdog.
At home, the 76ers are averaging 120.0 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. Overall, they are 6th in scoring at 119.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Philadelphia is 14th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the 76ers are 16th in the NBA at 36%. They are also 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 22nd in the league.
One area where the 76ers excel is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in both free throws made (22.6) and free throws attempted (26.9) per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, Philadelphia is 11th in the league.
This season, the 76ers’ defense is the 6th ranked defense in the NBA at 6th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 56.8% of their games. Most recently, the 76ers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 93 points to the Kings.
Despite being 7.5 point underdogs, we predict the Rockets to come out on top with a final score of 112-110.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Rockets on the moneyline (+243)
- The Rockets are also our pick on the spread at +7.5
- Our NBA model projects 222 points, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid – Knee – Questionable
- Robert Covington – Illness – Out
- Mo Bamba – Right Knee – Doubtful
- De’Anthony Melton – Back – Out
- Kenneth Lofton Jr. – Shoulder – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
