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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Sixers

The Houston Rockets meet the Philadelphia 76ers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Sixers to Make Life Tough for Rockets

There’s an awesome opportunity to back the Sixers against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Rockets, with +2 making appeal at -108.

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Sixers Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Houston Rockets have suffered four consecutive road losses. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 111-106 home triumph against San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center. Reed Sheppard poured in 21 points, with Alperen Sengun contributing 20 and Kevin Durant adding 18.

Philadelphia 76ers lost when they last took to the court. At Xfinity Mobile Arena, they were turned over 116-110 at home to Phoenix Suns. Offensively, Valdez Edgecombe led the charge with 25, while Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 21 and Tyrese Maxey 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Sixers. At Xfinity Mobile Arena, the scoreline was 122-115 (OT) and then we saw 144-137 (OT) at Toyota Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Sixers land seven wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
76ers logo 76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 105.9 points, 50.1 rebounds, 21.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 43.3% from the field and 69.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 107.7 points and 42.6 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 27.2 points, 5.0 assists and 2.4 (32.9%) 3-pointers made, while Amen Thompson averages 9.2 rebounds.

Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 42.3 rebounds, 22.8 assists, 10.6 steals and 6.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 80.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.3 points and 43.4 rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 27.1 points, 5.4 assists and 3.2 (40.0%) 3-pointers made, while Joel Embiid has an average of 6.2 rebounds.

Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Picks

Our Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Sixers will be able to cover the spread in this NBA showdown, with +2 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -108 that is currently available.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Rockets vs 76ers stats:

  • The +2 line has been covered by Sixers in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +2 line has been covered by Sixers in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +2 line has been covered by Sixers in 7 of their last 10 games against Rockets.

Sixers +2 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 7.5 Rebounds +109 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has finished with Over 7.5 rebounds in 4 straight games on the road. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of +109 currently available.

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Tyrese Maxey Under 25.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Tyrese Maxey (76ers) has scored an average of 21.4 points in the past 5 home games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -118 that he doesn’t cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread 76ers +2
Totals Under 221.5
Player Rebounds Amen Thompson Over 7.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with 76ers +2. We’ve also gone for Under 221.5 and Amen Thompson (Rockets) to get Over 7.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 107 - 110 76ers logo 76ers

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the 76ers to win 110-107. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle

The Moneyline odds about Philadelphia 76ers triumphing is priced at +114 and you can get Houston Rockets at -133. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading NBA sportsbooks give the visiting team a 57% chance of success.

2 is where the spread lies, with total points being 221.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 221.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Tyrese Maxey Favorite to Score the Most Points

Tyrese Maxey is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -123 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -105.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-119
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-114
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-101
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-152
Under 5.5
+117
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+120
Under 5.5
-156
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-130
Under 4.5
-100
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Player Rebounds
Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 8.5
+106
Under 8.5
-137
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-122
Under 8.5
-106
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-120
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-122
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Sixers Have Dropped Six of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Sixers are 4-6 in their last 10 home games, scoring 115.00 points per contest and conceding 115.00.

The Rockets are on a skid of four straight road defeats. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 112.30 points on offense and surrendering 111.40 on defense.

The Rockets beat the Sixers 122-115 in their most recent meeting at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The last 6 head-to-heads at Xfinity Mobile Arena show the Sixers with five wins, while the Rockets have one to their name.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O221.5 U221.5
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Home Stats 4-6 230.00 115.00 115.00 6 4
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 3-7 223.70 112.30 111.40 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O221.5 = Games Over 221.5 Points
  • U221.5 = Games Under 221.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 41 37.17 759 209 18.5 5.1 0.4 7.7 0.6 1.3
Kevin Durant 39 36.34 1009 181 25.9 4.6 2.2 5.4 0.9 0.7
Jabari Smith 40 34.89 618 70 15.5 1.8 2.3 6.9 0.9 0.8

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 40 39.46 1199 269 30.0 6.7 3.6 4.3 1.0 2.1
Valdez Edgecombe 38 35.77 601 159 15.8 4.2 2.2 5.3 0.5 1.5
Kelly Oubre Jr. 20 31.88 281 26 14.1 1.3 1.8 4.6 0.8 1.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

20 Jan NBA
Spurs 106-111 Rockets
18 Jan NBA
Pelicans 110-119 Rockets
16 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 105-110 Rockets
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
11 Jan NBA
Rockets 98-111 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Suns 97-100 Rockets
03 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-110 Mavericks

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

20 Jan NBA
Suns 116-110 76ers
19 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-113 76ers
16 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 117-115 76ers
14 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 133-107 76ers
12 Jan NBA
76ers 115-102 Raptors
11 Jan NBA
76ers 115-116 Raptors
09 Jan NBA
76ers 103-91 Magic
07 Jan NBA
Wizards 110-131 76ers
05 Jan NBA
Nuggets 125-124 76ers
03 Jan NBA
76ers 130-119 Knicks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 36 8 0.818 121.4 108 13.4 20-3 16-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1W
Pistons 32 10 0.762 117.2 109.9 7.3 18-4 14-6 8-3 22-6 8-2 4W
Spurs 30 14 0.682 117.7 112.6 5.1 16-5 14-9 7-2 17-12 5-5 1L
Nuggets 29 15 0.659 121.4 117 4.4 12-8 17-7 4-1 18-8 6-4 2L
Rockets 26 15 0.634 117 110.5 6.5 15-3 11-12 4-4 15-14 5-5 3W
Celtics 27 16 0.628 116.8 109.8 7 13-7 14-9 6-4 20-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 26 16 0.619 116.3 116.5 -0.2 12-8 14-8 4-5 19-11 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 17 0.614 120.1 115 5.1 15-6 12-11 4-5 14-13 6-4 3L
Suns 27 17 0.614 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 13-12 8-4 20-13 7-3 3W
Knicks 26 18 0.591 117.9 113.8 4.1 17-6 9-12 6-3 19-11 3-7 1W
Raptors 26 19 0.578 114.2 112.6 1.6 13-10 13-9 4-8 22-12 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 25 20 0.556 119.1 117.1 2 14-11 11-9 7-3 17-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 25 20 0.556 116.9 114 2.9 17-7 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 1L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
76ers 23 19 0.548 116.5 115.4 1.1 11-12 12-7 8-4 18-15 5-5 1L
Heat 23 21 0.523 119.5 118.3 1.2 15-7 8-14 3-3 12-12 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 22 22 0.5 116.3 118.2 -1.9 12-10 10-12 4-4 18-14 8-2 3W
Bulls 21 22 0.488 117.9 120 -2.1 14-9 7-13 3-7 14-15 5-5 2W
Hawks 20 25 0.444 117.5 119 -1.5 7-13 13-12 4-3 10-17 4-6 4L
Clippers 19 24 0.442 112.3 113.8 -1.5 11-9 8-15 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 18 24 0.429 112.4 115.6 -3.2 9-10 9-14 5-4 14-14 5-5 1W
Mavericks 18 26 0.409 114.2 116.6 -2.4 13-11 5-15 3-6 10-18 6-4 3W
Hornets 16 28 0.364 115.8 115.9 -0.1 7-13 9-15 4-4 11-19 5-5 1L
Jazz 15 29 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 10-12 5-17 1-8 9-21 3-7 1W
Nets 12 30 0.286 107.9 114.5 -6.6 6-16 6-14 3-8 9-18 2-8 3L
Kings 12 32 0.273 110.8 120.7 -9.9 9-15 3-17 2-7 8-25 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 32 0.238 112.5 123.6 -11.1 6-14 4-18 2-4 7-18 2-8 7L
Pacers 10 35 0.222 109.9 118.3 -8.4 8-16 2-19 2-8 7-23 4-6 3L
Pelicans 10 36 0.217 114.7 122 -7.3 7-19 3-17 3-7 4-25 2-8 3L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak