Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Mar 2025

Sixers and Rockets to Play Out High-Scoring Game

The total line of 223 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see the Sixers and the Rockets combining to go bigger.

Sixers Have Claimed 8 Wins in 10 on H2H

Philadelphia 76ers won their previous game 130-125. This was a road victory at American Airlines Center against Dallas Mavericks. Quentin Grimes scored 28 points, with Jalen Hood-Schifino getting 19 and Jeff Dowtin 14.

Houston Rockets last game was a 117-114 home win. This victory over Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center was their sixth successive victory. Jalen Green recorded 28 points, Alperen Sengun had 24 points and 15 rebounds, with Fred VanVleet scoring 23 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Wells Fargo Center, they recorded a 122-115 (OT) win over the Sixers. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Sixers wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W

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3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Sixers are averaging 113.4 points, 40.2 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 120.6 points and 47.7 rebounds per contest.

Quentin Grimes is averaging 21.4 points and 2.4 (37.5%) 3-pointers made. Andre Drummond averages 6.6 rebounds and Jared Butler 4.0 assists.

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.4 points, 52.1 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 68.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 108.3 points and 40.5 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 19.3 points and 2.9 (36.3%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 8.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers lineup: Quentin Grimes, Jared Butler, Ricky Council, Justin Edwards, Oshae Brissett.

Houston Rockets lineup: Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this NBA game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -110 that there are Over 223 points.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making NBA picks. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key 76ers vs Rockets stats:

• The 223 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sixers games on the road.
• The 223 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sixers games.
• The 223 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games.
• The 223 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
• The 223 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Over 223 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quentin Grimes Over 20.5 Points -106

Quentin Grimes (76ers) has recorded an average of 29.25 points in the past 4 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -106 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Quentin Grimes Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-104

Under 21.5

-128

Assists

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-139

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-167

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Jalen Green Over 5.5 Rebounds +114

Jalen Green (Rockets) has had Over 5.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +114 are now available.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Assists

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-161

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-164

Under 4.5

+123

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 104 - 123 Rockets

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Rockets on the correct score lines. For example, a 123-104 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets 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 Running Scared of Rockets Win

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Houston Rockets are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning this NBA game. The market suggests that Philadelphia 76ers are least likely to win at +870.

The current spread is 16.5 and the total points line is 224.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 224.5, then the odds are -108.

If you’re keen on the Rockets reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are -340 to oblige. Conversely, the Sixers can be backed at +250 to make this total first.

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Moneyline

76ers

+870

Rockets

-1429

Point Spread

76ers +16.5

-110

Rockets -16.5

-110

Total Points

Under 224.5

-112

Over 224.5

-108

Jalen Green Favorite to Score the Most Points

Jalen Green is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -114 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Quentin Grimes (76ers)

Over 21.5

-104

Under 21.5

-128

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 19.5

-127

Under 19.5

-105

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 14.5

-115

Under 14.5

-115

Ricky Council IV (76ers)

Over 13.5

-123

Under 13.5

-108

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-110

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 13.5

-104

Under 13.5

-128

Jared Butler (76ers)

Over 12.5

-114

Under 12.5

-118

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-108

Under 12.5

-123

Guerschon Yabusele (76ers)

Over 11.5

-114

Under 11.5

-118

Justin Edwards (76ers)

Over 8.5

-120

Under 8.5

-110

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+125

Under 5.5

-167

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

Jared Butler (76ers)

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+115

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-161

Quentin Grimes (76ers)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-139

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+142

Ricky Council IV (76ers)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+143

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-147

Under 10.5

+110

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-127

Under 7.5

-105

Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-130

Guerschon Yabusele (76ers)

Over 6.5

+112

Under 6.5

-147

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-164

Under 4.5

+123

Quentin Grimes (76ers)

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-167

Ricky Council IV (76ers)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+110

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

+106

Justin Edwards (76ers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-175

Jared Butler (76ers)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+120

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +15 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -15 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -15 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 234.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 231.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.40 pts and allowed 120.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.40 pts and allowed 119.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 219.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.40 pts and allowed 108.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 114.40 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.10 (75.59%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.2, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 28.90
• Assists: 23.50
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (77.83%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.4, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 29.00
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 5.50
• Steals: 9.90
• Turnovers : 12.00
• Personal Fouls: 17.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.60 (68%)
• Rebounds: Total 52.1, Offensive 16.00, Defensive 36.10
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 6.80
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 17.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.50 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.50 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.90 (71.98%)
• Rebounds: Total 52.6, Offensive 15.20, Defensive 37.40
• Assists: 22.80
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.30

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

17 Tari Eason

28 Alperen Sengun

Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup

5 Quentin Grimes

12 Jared Butler

14 Ricky Council

19 Justin Edwards

22 Oshae Brissett

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• 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