The Philadelphia 76ers (36-19) are hosting the Houston Rockets (13-43) in a contest on Monday evening. The 76ers are on a two-game home stand before the All-Star break and are winners of two in a row. On Feb. 11, Philadelphia beat the Brooklyn Nets 101-98, while Houston is in a massive slump, dropping five straight games. Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable for Philadelphia, while Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) is out for Houston.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Caesars Sportsbook lists Philadelphia as a 13-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. 76ers odds. The over/under for total points is set at 226.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Rockets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Rockets vs. 76ers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines and trends for Sixers vs. Rockets:
- Rockets vs. 76ers spread: Philadelphia -13
- Rockets vs. 76ers Over-Under: 226.5 points
- Rockets vs. 76ers money line: Philadelphia -900, Houston +600
- HOU: Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall
- PHI: 76ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest
- Rockets vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the 76ers can cover
Center Embiid (questionable) is an absolute beast on both ends of the court. Embiid can dominate in the paint, low post, and owns a reliable jumper from the perimeter. The six-time All-Star defends the basket extremely well and is a stout shot-blocker who leads the league in scoring (33.4) with 10.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. He dropped 37 points and 13 rebounds in his last contest.
Guard Tyrese Maxey is an excellent shooter who excels at creating offense. Maxey is aggressive when attacking the lane and is able to finish with either hand at the rim. The Kentucky product logs 19.7 points, 3.6 assists, and shoots 38% from downtown. He totaled 27 points and five 3-pointers on Feb. 10.
Why the Rockets can cover
Guard Jalen Green is an athletic scoring presence who owns incredible athleticism to glide to the rim and absorb contact in the lane. The 2021 second-overall pick is also a streaky shooter from beyond the arc who logs 21.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He's knocked down at least five 3-pointers in two of his past three outings. On Feb. 8, Green tallied 41 points and went 6 of 9 from three.
Center Alperen Sengun is a physical big man who rebounds the ball well and is a great screener in the pick-and-roll game. The 2021 first-round pick averages 15.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and shoots 56% from the field. He's recorded a double-double in six of his last 12 games, including on Jan. 25 when Sengun had a triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
How to make Rockets vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 233 points. The model also says one side hits over 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
So who wins 76ers vs. Rockets? And which side hits over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.
