Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Odds, Trends, Predictions

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets Odds, Trends, Predictions

Gary
Date: December 5, 8:00 pm
Location: Toyota Center
TV: NBCS

Betting Odds

Point Spread: PHI -8.5/ HOU +8.5
Total: 222

<p> The 76ers are a large -8 road chalk when they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets. The O/U line is offered up at 222.</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>76ers</b>
<ul>
<li>James Harden (Questionable) Foot</li>
<li>Georges Niang (Questionable) Foot</li>
<li>Tyrese Maxey (Out) Foot</li>
<li>Jaden Springer (Questionable) Quadriceps</li>
</ul>
<p><br><b>Rockets</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Jae'Sean Tate (Out) Ankle</li>
</ul>
<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, Philadelphia is 12-11 overall. When taking to the road, Philadelphia has a mark of 5-6 and a win percentage of 45.0%. Currently, the team is 5th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 12-10-1 vs. the spread. Philadelphia travels to take on the Rockets, hoping to avoid their 3rd straight loss.</p>
<p>Most recently, Philadelphia lost to the Grizzlies by a score of 117-109. Joel Embiid and his 35 points were not enough for the team to pull out a win as 5-point underdogs. The 76ers also finished with an ATS loss in the game.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Houston is 6-17 overall. When playing at home, Houston has a mark of 3-5 and a win percentage of 38%. Currently, the team is 14th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 10-11-2 vs. the spread. In Houston's last five games, the Rockets have a straight-up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 4-6 and 5-5 ATS.</p>
<p>Houston most recently lost to Warriors by a score of 120-101. The team high 20 points from Kevin Porter Jr. was not enough to come home with the win. The Rockets' were 11-point favorites going into the game.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>This season, the 76ers will look to continue their strong play over Houston, as they won both of last year's matchups. Philadelphia won game 1 of the series by a score of 133-111 and wrapped up the head-to-head meetings with a 133-113 victory.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>This season, Philadelphia is averaging just 108.3 points per game, which places them 28th in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 96.4 possessions per game. In terms of 3-point shooting, the 76ers are ranked 20th in attempts per game. However, they have been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, connecting at a rate of 37.2%. Defensively, the 76ers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.33 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.56%.</p>
<p>Joel Embiid enters the game at Sixers leading scorer at 31.4 points per contest, on a field goal percentage of 51%. Behind him is Tobias Harris, averaging 16.4 points per contest.</p>
<p>Coming into the game, Houston's offense is ranked just 24th in scoring at 110.0 points per game. This has come while being the 17th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Rockets are averaging 99.3 possessions per contest. The three-point shot has been a big part of Houston's offensive game plan, as they are ranked 9th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 34.2% of their looks from the outside. Defense has been a struggle for Houston, as they are currently just 118.2 in points per game allowed. In terms of their 3-point defense, opposing teams have hit 35.03% of their looks from deep, placing the Rockets 14th in the NBA.</p>
<p>Houston has benefited from the strong play of Jalen Green and his 21.4 points per game. Kevin Porter Jr. is the 2nd leading scorer on the team at 18.8 points per game.</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px; color:#008000;">Get more details:</span> <a href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1740506">Philadlphia at Houston 12/5/22 Betting Stats</a>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
<ul>
<li>The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Monday games.</li>
<li>The 76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss.</li>
<li>The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss.</li>
<li>The Rockets are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points.</li>
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76ers vs. Rockets Prediction ATS 12/5/22

The Rockets have dropped three of their last four and aren't playing any defense (they lost by 16, 20, and 20 in those three losses). However, they do compete when at home, so I'm most definitely locking in at  +8.5!

Free Pick: Take the Rockets +8.5
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