Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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Prediction:
Over 223.5
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
On Monday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will take on the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, marking another intriguing matchup in the NBA season. The Rockets, who bested the 76ers 122-115 in overtime during their last meeting on November 27, will look to continue their momentum, as they are currently riding a six-game winning streak. Despite their recent form, the 76ers have had the upper hand in the series over the last ten matchups, holding an 8-2 advantage.
Philadelphia comes into this game with a challenging road record of 11-22, having dropped 22 of their first 33 games away from home. To make matters worse, the team will be without its star center, Joel Embiid, who is out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
In their most recent game on Sunday, the 76ers managed to secure a 130-125 road victory against a depleted Dallas Mavericks team, outscoring them by 16 points in the third quarter. While the win was a positive for Philadelphia, it came against a Mavericks squad that has been dealing with its own injuries, so the victory may not be as impressive as it first appeared.
Houston, meanwhile, has been a team on the rise, tied for second place in the Western Conference standings. They will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games, fresh off a victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday.
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Houston Rockets against Philadelphia 76ers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
J. Green
F. VanVleet
T. Eason
R. Council IV
J. Edwards
J. Butler
Q. Grimes
Substitutes
A. Thompson
R. Sheppard
A. Holiday
J. Green
J. Smith
C. Whitmore
J. Tate
T. Maxey
J. Hood-Schifino
J. Dowtin
G. Yabusele
C. Okeke
Houston Rockets - Philadelphia 76ers Key Points
- The Rockets are 43-25 ATS this season
- The Sixers are 23-44 ATS this season
- The Rockets are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 Monday night games vs. teams with a losing record
- The Rockets are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games at Toyota Center vs. teams with a losing record
Our Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Rockets have been impressive on both ends of the floor, particularly in their defensive play, and they have a clear advantage in rebounding, which could be crucial in this matchup. However, the team will be without Amen Thompson, who suffered a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated sometime this week. Tari Eason is also listed as day-to-day, which could impact their depth.
The 76ers are still dealing with a number of injuries, including missing players like Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry. With their key contributors unavailable, Philadelphia will have to rely on the likes of Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, and James Harden to step up.
Despite their recent win, the 76ers' form has been inconsistent, and they will need a strong performance to compete with a Rockets team that is playing with renewed confidence and health. As the Rockets continue to build on their recent success, they look to further cement their position in the Western Conference standings. Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Rockets to win and cover.
Prediction:
Over 223.5
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