Philadelphia 76ers (3-13) vs Houston Rockets (12-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia 76ers +5.5--- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Houston Rockets pay a visit to the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets have been in fine form as they've won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after outlasting the Timberwolves in a 117-111 overtime road win last night. Fred VanVleet led the team with 27 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists, Dillon Brooks tallied 22 points while Alperen Sengun racked up a triple-double of 22 points with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 45 percent from the field and 15 of 37 from the 3-point line as they looked like they were in trouble after they squandered an early 18-point lead, but they made up for it in overtime where they closed the game on a 15-6 run to come away with the unlikely road win.
Philadelphia 76ers
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have been in a major slump as they've lost 13 of their first 16 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting rolled by the Clippers in a 125-99 loss on Sunday. Jared McCain led the team in scoring with 18 points on three of 15 shooting, Tyrese Maxey added 17 points while Kelly Oubre Jr chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the 76ers shot just 39 percent from the field and nine of 39 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Clippers from the start and leaked 39 points in the first quarter to fall behind by double digits and the margin only grew as the game wore on.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Rockets and 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets' last six games following an overtime win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the 76ers' last four games as home underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (36.8).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q2 points per game this season (25.5).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (95.6).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (24.6).
Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The Rockets are still shorthanded with Steven Adams still out, while the 76ers are still missing Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Kyle Lowry. The Rockets have been one of the hottest teams in the league for a while now and they looked great in their thrilling overtime win over the Timberwolves last night. In contrast, the 76ers have been one of the worst teams in the league, they are missing three of their best players and it's no surprise that they've opened as home underdogs. It's always tough playing the second game of a back-to-back set following an overtime game, but the 76ers are mired in their worst slump in a few seasons and I think that continues here as the Rockets come away with the win and cover on the road.
Peter’s Pick Houston -5.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
