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NBA Betting Preview: Sixers vs Rockets

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Houston Rockets 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.

Lots of Points to Be Scored

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 226.5 points between the Sixers and the Rockets. Our prediction is priced up at -108 which looks well worth taking.

Sixers Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Philadelphia 76ers have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 115-102 loss. This occurred on the road at Frost Bank Center against San Antonio Spurs. Joel Embiid dropped 34 points, as Paul George finished with 16 and Tyrese Maxey 15.

Houston Rockets have triumphed in their last seven games. The latest of these was on the road where Phoenix Suns were beaten 119-105 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Kevin Durant recorded 24 points, Amen Thompson had 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Jabari Smith scored 20 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sixers beat the Rockets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 128-122 (OT) scoreline at Xfinity Mobile Arena. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Sixers have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
76ers logo 76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.5 points, 45.2 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.9 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 119.2 points and 45.3 rebounds per matchup.

Valdez Edgecombe is averaging 20.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists, while Paul George averages 3.0 (46.9%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.4 points, 47.4 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 7.0 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.5% from the field and 80.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.9 points and 40.6 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.8 points and 6.6 assists, while Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.0 rebounds and Reed Sheppard 3.6 (43.4%) 3-pointers made.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

The Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think the best betting angle can be found with the totals for this NBA contest. Our pick is that there will be Over 226.5 points and that is available at -108.

Tracking injury updates is a big part of our analysis and team news plays a major role in shaping our basketball predictions. We combine this with recent form and the most important NBA stats to get a complete picture.

Key 76ers vs Rockets stats:

  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Sixers games on the road.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sixers games on the road.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games at home.
  • The 226.5 line has been covered in the last 7 games between these teams.

Over 226.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul George Over 16.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) has recorded an average of 25 points in the past 4 games on the road. We think that the line looks really appealing at -109 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Tyrese Maxey Over 7.5 Assists +114 BetMGM logo

Tyrese Maxey (76ers) has totaled Over 7.5 assists in 4 straight road games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at +114 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 226.5
Spread Rockets -3.5
Player Points Paul George Over 16.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Over 226.5, Rockets -3.5 and Paul George (76ers) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 112 - 120 Rockets logo Rockets

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Rockets to win 120-112 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Rockets Favorites to Win According to the Books

Houston Rockets are -167 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Philadelphia 76ers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +140.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 226.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 226.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Joel Embiid Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Joel Embiid. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 28.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 7.5
+114
Under 7.5
-152
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-119
Under 5.5
-110
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-128
Under 5.5
-102
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-109
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-123
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 8.5
+109
Under 8.5
-145
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-106
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Can Rockets Keep Their Home Form Going?

The Rockets have posted five consecutive wins at Toyota Center. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 114.40 points on offense and surrendering 105.70 on defense.

The Sixers have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 116.90 points on offense and surrendering 120.80 on defense.

The Rockets beat the Sixers 144-137 when the teams last met at Toyota Center. Over the last 7 head-to-head clashes at Toyota Center, the Rockets have secured four victories, as the Sixers have picked up three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 8-2 220.10 114.40 105.70 4 6
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 4-6 237.70 116.90 120.80 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 67 38.24 1903 450 28.4 6.7 3.2 4.1 0.8 1.9
Valdez Edgecombe 72 34.9 1154 291 16.0 4.0 2.0 5.6 0.5 1.4
Kelly Oubre Jr. 47 31.76 663 77 14.1 1.6 1.8 5.0 0.5 1.3

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 77 37.27 1383 409 18.0 5.3 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 76 36.25 1964 360 25.8 4.7 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 75 35.1 1180 141 15.7 1.9 2.3 6.9 0.9 0.8

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 Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

06 Apr NBA
76ers 102-115 Spurs
04 Apr NBA
Pistons 116-93 76ers
03 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-115 76ers
01 Apr NBA
76ers 153-131 Wizards
30 Mar NBA
76ers 109-119 Heat
28 Mar NBA
76ers 118-114 Hornets
25 Mar NBA
Bulls 137-157 76ers
23 Mar NBA
Thunder 123-103 76ers
21 Mar NBA
76ers 126-116 Jazz
19 Mar NBA
76ers 139-118 Kings

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

07 Apr NBA
Rockets 119-105 Suns
05 Apr NBA
Rockets 117-116 Warriors
03 Apr NBA
Jazz 106-140 Rockets
01 Apr NBA
Bucks 113-119 Rockets
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies
25 Mar NBA
Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 16 0.8 119.4 107.3 12.1 34-7 30-9 12-3 41-9 9-1 7W
Spurs 61 19 0.763 119.6 111.2 8.4 31-7 30-12 12-3 35-15 9-1 2W
Pistons 58 22 0.725 117.6 109.6 8 32-9 26-13 11-4 37-13 7-3 1W
Celtics 54 25 0.684 114.6 106.9 7.7 28-11 26-14 10-5 35-15 8-2 4W
Nuggets 52 28 0.65 121.9 117 4.9 27-13 25-15 10-5 34-16 10-0 10W
Knicks 51 28 0.646 116.8 110.4 6.4 28-9 23-19 12-3 33-16 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 51 29 0.638 119.6 115.3 4.3 26-14 25-15 11-5 32-18 8-2 4W
Rockets 50 29 0.633 114.8 109.9 4.9 28-10 22-19 9-6 28-22 8-2 7W
Lakers 50 29 0.633 116.3 115.4 0.9 26-13 24-16 8-7 30-19 6-4 3L
Timberwolves 47 33 0.588 117.6 114.3 3.3 25-15 22-18 9-7 29-21 4-6 1L
Hawks 45 35 0.563 118.4 115.9 2.5 23-17 22-18 9-6 26-24 7-3 2L
Raptors 44 35 0.557 114.4 111.9 2.5 22-17 22-18 4-11 31-18 5-5 1W
Magic 44 36 0.55 115.7 115.3 0.4 26-16 18-20 9-8 25-25 6-4 4W
Suns 44 36 0.55 112.8 111.4 1.4 25-16 19-20 10-6 28-22 5-5 1W
76ers 43 36 0.544 116.1 116.5 -0.4 22-18 21-18 9-7 25-25 6-4 2L
Hornets 43 37 0.538 116.3 111.3 5 21-19 22-18 11-5 25-25 7-3 1L
Heat 41 38 0.519 120.4 118.5 1.9 25-15 16-23 8-7 25-24 3-7 1L
Clippers 41 39 0.513 114 112.6 1.4 22-18 19-21 9-6 24-26 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 40 40 0.5 115.4 116.1 -0.7 22-17 18-23 7-9 27-23 6-4 2L
Warriors 37 42 0.468 114.8 115 -0.2 22-18 15-24 7-6 24-25 4-6 1W
Bucks 31 49 0.388 110.5 116.8 -6.3 18-22 13-27 9-7 20-30 2-8 2L
Bulls 30 49 0.38 116.3 121.3 -5 18-22 12-27 4-12 18-31 2-8 1W
Pelicans 26 54 0.325 115.4 119.6 -4.2 17-24 9-30 7-9 17-33 2-8 1W
Mavericks 25 55 0.313 113.6 119.3 -5.7 15-25 10-30 4-11 14-36 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 25 55 0.313 115 120.2 -5.2 14-27 11-28 6-9 19-31 1-9 6L
Kings 21 59 0.263 110.9 121 -10.1 14-26 7-33 3-12 13-37 3-7 2L
Jazz 21 59 0.263 117.4 126.3 -8.9 13-27 8-32 1-15 11-39 0-10 10L
Nets 20 59 0.253 106.1 115.5 -9.4 12-28 8-31 3-12 14-34 3-7 2W
Pacers 18 61 0.228 112.4 120.8 -8.4 11-28 7-33 4-11 14-35 3-7 3L
Wizards 17 62 0.215 112.8 124.7 -11.9 11-28 6-34 2-13 11-38 1-9 7L
  • 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