Rockets Home to 76ers in NBA Betting Action

The Houston Rockets host Philadelphia on Wednesday, looking to build on their 26-30 mark against the 26-29 76ers in NBA action at Toyota Center.

The 76ers will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 34-20-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Rockets are 28-26-2 ATS. Philadelphia is 26-29 on the totals; Houston is 28-28.

Betting Line:
Houston opened as 4-point favorites, while the NBA total was set at 204 for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 8-rated 76ers taking on the No. 13-rated Rockets in this contest. Computer models indicate a possible 104-102 win for the Rockets on Wednesday.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits Houston's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 105.1 PPG, against a 76ers defense that ranks No. 13 at 96.8 PPG. The Rockets field goal percentage has averaged 45.2% so far, less than the 76ers shooters have achieved on the year, 45.9% per game.

In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the 76ers own the league's No. 15-rated mark, allowing 100.1 points per game when on the road. Houston, on the other hand, rates No. 7 in home scoring.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 102-91 result against the Grizzlies on February 15. The 76ers failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 193 combined points took the game OVER the total. Thaddeus Young scored 23 points in a failed effort to lead the 76ers to victory (they lost 102-91 to Memphis at FedExForum on Tuesday).

In their last action, Houston was a 121-102 winner at home against the Nuggets. They covered the 2.5–point spread as favorites, while the combined score (223) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Houston got 22 points from Courtney Lee en route to a 121-102 victory over Denver on Monday at Toyota Center.

Philadelphia 76ers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

Houston Rockets Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Denver are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few 76ers at Rockets trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Houston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Houston's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Washington, Wednesday, February 23
Houston at Detroit, Tuesday, February 22