At 1:00 ET, the 76ers are hosting the Rockets in a non-conference matchup. Philadelphia is favored by 7.5 at BookMaker and has a record of 24-13, which is good for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, Houston is 19-19 and 10th in the Western Conference.

This game will be played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. You can watch the game on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is currently set at 228 points.

Will Houston Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Houston is 19-19 on the season and is currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place.

On the road, the Rockets are 4-13 this season and have an ATS record of 6-10. Their average scoring differential on the road is -6.5 points per game.

As the underdog, the Rockets have lost three straight games against the spread and are 9-17 as the underdog this season. Today, they are getting 7.5 points and are 12-13 vs. the spread as the underdog.

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 getting 15 points. This dropped their ATS record to 21-16 for the season.

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 points.

When it comes to scoring, the Rockets are 22nd in the league at 112.7 points per game. This season, Houston has outscored the NBA scoring average in just 39.5% of their games. On the road, the Rockets are averaging 111.4 points per game.

So far, Houston is 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. When it comes to two-point shooting, the Rockets are 24th in the league at 52%. From beyond the arc, Houston is 20th in three-point shooting at 36%.

Heading into this game, the Rockets are 21st in offensive rebounds and 24th in assists at 24.8 per game. In terms of pace, Houston is 19th in the NBA at 98.6 possessions per game.

So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 5th in the league at 111.4 points per contest. The Rockets defense is coming off a game in which they held the Celtics offense to just 40.4% shooting. Overall, they gave up 145 points to Boston.

  • Victor Oladipo (Out) Knee
  • Tari Eason (Out) Leg

Can the 76ers Live Up to the Hype at Home?

As the 76ers get set to take on the Rockets, they are favored by 7.5 points at home. This season, Philadelphia has been favored in 28 of their 37 games and has a record of 22-6 as the favorite.

Against the spread, the 76ers have a home record of 14-6 and are 21-7 vs. the spread as the favorite. At home, they have an average scoring margin of +10.2 points per game.

Philadelphia’s O/U record for the season is 21-16, and their games have averaged 231.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 228 points, and the team’s games have averaged 230.2 points per game.

In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Kings by a score of 112-93. The O/U line for that game was 242 points, and Philadelphia covered the spread as 1-point favorites.

With a record of 24-13, the 76ers are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 17-10 and 5-3 in their division. At home, the 76ers are 14-6 compared to 10-7 on the road.

At home, the Sixers are averaging 120 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 at 99.3 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Sixers are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. From beyond the arc, they are 16th in three-point shooting at 36%. In terms of three-point attempts, Philadelphia is 22nd in the NBA.

One area where the Sixers excel is getting to the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in free-throw attempts and makes per game. In terms of assists, Philadelphia is 22nd at 25.5 per game.

In the current season, the 76ers defense has excelled, sitting 6th in the NBA by allowing 111.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the 76ers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.6% from downtown.

  • Joel Embiid (Questionable) Knee
  • Robert Covington (Out) Illness
  • Mo Bamba (Doubtful) Right Knee
  • De’Anthony Melton (Out) Back
  • Kenneth Lofton Jr. (Out) Shoulder

Rockets vs. 76ers Pick

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +7.5, the Rockets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Pick: Take the Rockets at +7.5

The Total

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 228, and our model predicts the Rockets and 76ers to score a combined 224 points. We recommend betting on the under.

Pick: Go Under 228 points (-112)