76ers vs. Rockets: Betting Odds, Game Notes & Prediction

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76ers vs. Rockets: Betting Odds, Game Notes & Prediction
76ers vs. Rockets: Betting Odds, Game Notes & Prediction /

The Philadelphia 76ers look to close out their final matchup of the current three-game road trip on Monday night. 

After beginning last week’s slate on a high note by defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home, the Sixers paid a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

Although the Cleveland matchup started off close, the Sixers struggled in the second quarter, which set them up for a blowout loss later on down the line. 

After collecting their toughest loss of the year, the Sixers paid a visit to the Memphis Grizzlies. While they looked much better compared to their Wednesday night performance, the Sixers still struggled to overcome their opponent on the road, which led to a second-straight loss.

Now, the Sixers will look to climb out of their two-game skid with a matchup on the road against the Houston Rockets on Monday. In what’s expected to be James Harden’s first game back after missing the last 14 games due to a tendon strain, the Sixers hope to see a playmaking boost on the offensive end with Harden healthy and potentially back in the fold.

Key Game Notes

  • Sixers are 6-4 in the last ten games
  • On the road, the Sixers are 5-6 this season
  • At home, the Rockets are 3-5 this season
  • In their last ten games, the Rockets are 4-6
  • The Sixers are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games
  • The total has gone under in four of the Sixers’ last six games
  • The total has gone under in four of the last five games between the Sixers and the Rockets

Injury Report

76ers

Julian Champagnie - OUT

Tyrese Maxey - OUT

James Harden - QUESTIONABLE

Georges Niang - QUESTIONABLE 

Jaden Springer - QUESTIONABLE

Rockets

Darius Days - OUT

Trevor Hudgins - OUT

Jae’Sean Tate - OUT

Game Odds

Spread: Sixers -8.5

Moneyline: PHI -350, HOU +275

Total O/U: 221.5

*All Odds are Provided by SI Sportsbook

Prediction

Spread: Rockets +8.5

Moneyline: PHI -350

Total O/U: 221.5


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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA