Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and predictions

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The Houston Rockets (13-6) visit the Philadelphia 76ers (3-13) on Wednesday. Tip from Wells Fargo Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. 76ers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; 76ers won both meetings last season

Houston has won 3 of its last 4 games after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime on Tuesday as a 2.5-point road underdog. G Fred VanVleet scored a team-high 27 points while adding 11 assists while C Alperen Sengun had a triple-double (22 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists).

Philadelphia has dropped 6 of its last 7 games after losing 125-99 against the LA Clippers on Sunday and failing to cover as a 1.5-point home underdog. G Jared McCain scored 18 points while G Tyrese Maxey added 17.

Rockets at 76ers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | 76ers +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -5.5 (-105) | 76ers +5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rockets at 76ers key injuries

Rockets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)

C Steven Adams (knee) out

76ers

C Joel Embiid (knee) out
F Paul George (knee) out
G Kyle Lowry (hip) out
F Caleb Martin (back) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at 76ers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 119, 76ers 103

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Rockets (-210) to win on Wednesday.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -5.5 (-105).

Philadelphia is without Embiid and George on Wednesday and has been unable to find its groove this season. It has lost and failed to cover in 8 of its last 10 games and is just 4-12 ATS. Houston has covered in 8 of its last 9 games and is 13-6 ATS.

Over/Under

BET OVER 217.5 (-115).

The Rockets have scored 116 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and will carry a majority of the total on Wednesday. They have scored 116 or more points 5 times in their last 7 games. The Sixers have allowed 117 points or more in 2 of their last 3 contests.

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