76ers vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 15, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 14, 2024

The Philadelphia 76ers (24-13) host the Houston Rockets (19-19) on January 15, 2024 at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are big favorites, by 7.5 points, in a contest featuring two of the league’s top defensive teams. The over/under is set as 228 points in the contest.

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76ers vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
76ers -7.5 228

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Injury Report as of January 15

76ers: Joel Embiid: Questionable (Knee), Montrezl Harrell: Out (Knee), Kenneth Lofton Jr.: Questionable (Shoulder), Kenneth Lofton Jr.: Questionable (Shoulder), Robert Covington: Questionable (Illness), Robert Covington: Questionable (Illness), Kelly Oubre: Questionable (Toe)

Rockets: Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Out (Leg)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (+7.5)
Total Pick Under (228)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

76ers vs. Rockets Stat Rankings

76ers Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
119.6 (6th) Points Scored 112.7 (22nd)
111.5 (6th) Points Allowed 111.4 (5th)
44.0 (12th) Rebounds 45.0 (6th)
11.2 (10th) Off. Rebounds 10.2 (21st)
11.9 (22nd) 3pt Made 12.3 (18th)
25.5 (22nd) Assists 24.8 (24th)
11.9 (4th) Turnovers 12.4 (8th)

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76ers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Joel Embiid 27 34.6 11.8 6.0 1.1 2.0 1.1
Tyrese Maxey 36 26.1 3.7 6.6 1.0 0.6 3.1
Tobias Harris 36 17.9 6.2 3.1 1.0 0.5 1.3
Kelly Oubre Jr. 25 13.4 4.2 1.1 1.2 0.4 1.7
Marcus Morris 29 6.3 2.7 0.8 0.4 0.3 1.0

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 38 21.7 8.9 4.8 1.2 0.7 0.6
Jalen Green 38 17.4 4.6 3.2 0.6 0.3 2.2
Fred VanVleet 37 17.3 3.8 8.6 1.1 0.7 3.1
Jabari Smith Jr. 37 13.5 8.8 1.5 0.5 0.8 1.7
Dillon Brooks 29 13.5 3.4 1.7 0.9 0.0 1.8

Betting Trends

  • The 76ers have 24 wins in 37 games against the spread this season.
  • Against the spread as 7.5-point favorites or more, Philadelphia is 10-4.
  • There have been 22 76ers games (out of 37) that went over the total this season.
  • A total of 20 times so far this season, Philadelphia and its opponent have combined to score more than 228 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 228 points, 3.2 fewer than the average total in this season’s 76ers contests.
  • The Rockets’ record against the spread is 20-16-2.
  • Against the spread, as a 7.5-point underdog or greater, Houston is 3-1-1.
  • The Rockets have played 38 games this year, and 17 of them have hit the over.
  • Houston’s games have finished with over 228 points scored 15 times this year.
  • Rockets games average 224.1 total points, 3.9 less than the total for this matchup.

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