The Houston Rockets will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, January 14, at the Wells Fargo Center. The Rockets will continue their trip, moving to 1-3 after losing to the Celtics 145-113. On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers won their home game against the Kings 112–93. Without Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris led the way with 37 points, three assists and seven rebounds. The 76ers lead the head-to-head matchup with 77 wins, while the Rockets have won 75.
Preview
The Rockets are currently sitting in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 19-19 record. They have lost six of their last 10 games and gone 4-13. They have struggled with injuries, with Dillion Brooks missing nine games due to an abdominal strain and Victor Oladipo suffering from knee injuries. Alperen Sengun has made a jump this year, averaging 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The 76ers have also had to struggle with injuries. Embiid has missed 10 games this season due to injuries and illness. Before the injury, he was averaging 35 points, 12 rebounds and six assists per game. Despite their loss, the 76ers remain in third place in the Eastern Conference. They have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Starting lineup of both teams
For the Rockets the starting lineup is likely to be Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith Jr. and Alperen Sengun. For the 76ers, the starting lineup is likely to be Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed.
Betting tips
Tyrese Maxey is having a great season and will likely be an All-Star. He leads the 76ers with seven assists while averaging 26 and 4 rebounds per game. Their player props are set at -120 for over 27.5 points, 133 for over 3.5 rebounds and -110 for over 6.5 assists. Tobias Harris’ player prop is set at over 21.5 points, while De’Anthony Melton’s is set at over 3.5 assists.
Prediction
The 76ers are favorites to win this game by 7.5 points. The betting odds indicate that the 76ers are likely to be successful in tomorrow’s game, taking into account their homestand. Philadelphia has posted an 8.1 net rating with a 119.8 offensive rating and an 111.6 defensive rating.
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