The Philadelphia 76ers (42-30) will take on the Houston Rockets (44-27) Friday at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the 76ers-Rockets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
76ers vs. Rockets: Key injuries
- C Joel Embiid (ankle) questionable
- PG Ben Simmons (knee) out
- SG Glenn Robinson III (hip) questionable
Rockets
- PG Russell Westbrook (quadriceps) out
- SG Danuel House (toe) questionable
- PF P.J. Tucker (hand) questionable
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76ers vs. Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockets 121, 76ers 110
Moneyline (ML)
The ROCKETS (-193) are moneyline favorites over the 76ers (+160) as they continue to fight for playoff seeding in the Western Conference. Houston has been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA bubble and should have no problem defeating the inconsistent 76ers Friday night.
Expect both sides to rest some players and limit the minutes of their stars, but for HOUSTON (-193) to ultimately win this contest.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS -4.5 (-110) are two-basket favorites over the Sixers. This will be the final regular-season game for both teams as they each prepare for the NBA Playoffs next week.
While both sides have struggled against the spread in Orlando, you can throw out those numbers considering Westbrook and Simmons won’t play in this contest. With Houston healthy overall and needing this game more, look for them to win and cover this 4.5-point spread.
Over/Under (O/U)
Due to the health/rest status of several players on both sides of the court, the point total for this matchup was not available as of this posting.
With so many key starters not likely to play or see big minutes, PASS on this point total regardless of the number posted.
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