Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction 3/17/25 NBA Picks

Houston Rockets (43-25) vs Philadelphia 76ers (23-44)

Game Info: Monday, March 17, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -14.5 -- Over/Under: 217 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: Space City Home Network

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets duke it out at the Toyota Center on Monday night. Here’s a Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia 76ers have been in a terrible slump as they've lost 15 of their last 18 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with a 130-125 road win over the Mavericks last night. Quentin Grimes led the team with 28 points and six assists, Jalen Hood-Schifino added 19 points off the bench while Guerschon Yabusele and Jeff Dowtin Jr scored 14 points each. As a team, the 76ers shot 52 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they trailed going into halftime before they took control of the contest with a 34-18 third-quarter effort to take a 14-point lead. It wasn't exactly a clinical finish as they allowed the Mavericks to cut the lead to just one point before they made their last six free throws to escape with the gritty win. The 76ers will meet the Thunder and Spurs after this game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in great shape as they've won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be gunning for a seventh straight victory after sneaking past the shorthanded Bulls in a 117-114 home win on Saturday. Jalen Green led the team with 28 points on 11 of 25 shooting, Alperen Sengun added 24 points with 15 rebounds and four assists while Fred VanVleet chipped in with 23 points and seven assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 44 from the 3-point line as they got off to a slow start and trailed for most of the contest. Before they went on a 13-5 run in the third quarter and another 10-2 run midway through the fourth quarter to start to pull ahead.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

  • The Rockets have won each of their last eight games at Toyota Center against teams that held a losing record.
  • The 76ers have lost 12 of their last 13 road games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last nine Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win

  • The 76ers have won each of their last five games at Toyota Center following a win.
  • The Rockets have lost four of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
  • The 76ers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Rockets following a road win.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of the Rockets' last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Seven of the 76ers' last eight road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The 76ers are still missing a host of players including Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, and Kyle Lowry, while the Rockets have ruled out Amen Thompson and they have Tari Eason listed as day-to-day. The 76ers are coming into this game off a rare win, but that was against a depleted Mavericks team and they were absolutely ice-cold before that win. In contrast, the Rockets are getting healthy, and they will be brimming with confidence after beating the Bulls on Saturday for their sixth straight victory. The line was always going to be hefty for this one, but I think the Rockets are starting to heat up, and they should get the big win and cover in this spot.

Peter’s Pick Houston -14.5

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