Who's Playing

Houston @ Philadelphia

Current Records: Houston 13-43; Philadelphia 36-19

What to Know

The Houston Rockets need to shore up a defense that is allowing 117.8 points per game before their contest Monday. They will take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 7 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center after having had a few days off. If the matchup is anything like Houston's 132-123 win from their previous meeting in December of last year, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

The Rockets lost a heartbreaker to the Miami Heat when they met last December, and they left with a heavy heart again this past Friday. It was a hard-fought matchup, but Houston had to settle for a 97-95 loss against Miami. Shooting guard Jalen Green wasn't much of a difference maker for Houston; Green finished with 11 points on 5-for-19 shooting and turned the ball over four times in his 32 minutes on the court.

Speaking of close games: Philadelphia narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Brooklyn Nets 101-98. It was another big night for the 76ers' center Joel Embiid, who dropped a double-double on 37 points and 13 boards.

The Rockets are the clear underdogs, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Houston's opponents whenever they hit the road.

Houston is now 13-43 while Philadelphia sits at 36-19. Philadelphia is 24-11 after wins this year, and Houston is 10-32 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Wells Fargo Center -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • TV: ATTSN Southwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $13.97

Odds

The 76ers are a big 14.5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Houston have won eight out of their last 15 games against Philadelphia.

  • Dec 05, 2022 - Houston 132 vs. Philadelphia 123
  • Jan 10, 2022 - Philadelphia 111 vs. Houston 91
  • Jan 03, 2022 - Philadelphia 133 vs. Houston 113
  • May 05, 2021 - Philadelphia 135 vs. Houston 115
  • Feb 17, 2021 - Philadelphia 118 vs. Houston 113
  • Aug 14, 2020 - Philadelphia 134 vs. Houston 96
  • Jan 03, 2020 - Houston 118 vs. Philadelphia 108
  • Mar 08, 2019 - Houston 107 vs. Philadelphia 91
  • Jan 21, 2019 - Philadelphia 121 vs. Houston 93
  • Oct 30, 2017 - Philadelphia 115 vs. Houston 107
  • Oct 25, 2017 - Houston 105 vs. Philadelphia 104
  • Jan 27, 2017 - Houston 123 vs. Philadelphia 118
  • Nov 14, 2016 - Houston 115 vs. Philadelphia 88
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Houston 118 vs. Philadelphia 104
  • Nov 27, 2015 - Houston 116 vs. Philadelphia 114