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On Monday night, the Houston Rockets will play the Philadelphia 76ers in a cross-conference game. The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 101-98 on Saturday to extend their winning streak to two games. Houston is now on a five-game losing streak after losing to the Miami Heat on February 10 by a score of 97-95. For Philadelphia, Joel Embiid is doubtful, but Kevin Porter Jr. is out for Houston.
Houston is still having trouble as they are tied for last place in the West after losing five straight games. However, the Rockets comfortably covered as eight-point underdogs the last time these teams faced by outlasting the 76ers in double-overtime. Houston will attempt to repeat their 51-39 victory over Philadelphia in terms of rebounding tonight.
Guard Jalen Green is a strong scorer with amazing athleticism who can dribble to the rim and deflect contact in the lane. The second-round pick in 2021, who averages 21.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per contest, is also a streaky three-point shooter. In two of his last three games, he has made at least five 3-pointers. Green scored 41 points and made 6 of 9 threes on February 8.
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Despite playing against the surging Bucks and Celtics, Philadelphia keeps moving up the Eastern Conference rankings. The 76ers, who allow the third-fewest points per game while scoring a middle-of-the-pack 114.1 PPG themselves, are a remarkably well-rounded club. Philadelphia is really effective, especially from beyond the arc. The 76ers are among the top 10 teams in terms of made threes and have the fourth-best three-point shooting percentage.
James Harden, a guard, is an excellent playmaker and three-level scorer for the 76ers. Harden has excellent ball control and easily penetrates defenses. The 10-time All-Star averages 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 10.8 assists per game, which puts him first in the NBA. In four of his previous eight games, Harden has provided at least 11 assists, and on February 8, he recorded 26 points and 11 assists.
Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game Information
- Date: 02/13/2023
- Time: 07:10 PM ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia.
- How to Watch Rockets vs 76ers: NBC Sports Boston
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
Rockets vs 76ers Betting Lines
76ers are –900 according to our Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $11.11. On the other side, Rockets are +600 according to the Vegas NBA Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $600.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have 76ers at a 90% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Rockets have 14.29% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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