The Philadelphia Sixers host the Houston Rockets, Wednesday March 30, as the Rockets look to catch the eighth seed Memphis. The Sixers lead the Rockets 4-1 SU in their last five meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Sixers as -3 point home favorites over the Rockets with the over/under set at 210.5 points. Be sure to check the Rockets vs Sixers NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
Houston (39-35) (17-21 V) has won seven of ten games, but have lost three of their last five away games. The Rockets moved within two games of Memphis for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference last night. They got a 112-87 win over New Jersey on Tuesday. Kevin Martin scored 20 points and Kyle Lowry added 16 to go with 10 assists and seven rebounds as the Rockets bounced back after their five-game winning streak ended with a 125-119 loss at Miami on Sunday in the opener of a three-game eastern trip. The Rockets have averaged 118.0 points over the last four contests. Though, Houston has played well of late and is 17-11 SU against the East this season, they’ve averaged just 97.1 points while dropping six of seven versus Philadelphia. Lowry is averaging 19.1 points in the last 15 games had a career-high 36 in Houston's 114-105 home loss to the Sixers, on Feb. 16. Martin has averaged 26.8 points over the last eight games, was held to nine on 3-of-12 shooting in that contest.
Philadelphia (38-36) (23-12 H) has won six of their last ten games and are winners of three of their last five on home court. They avoided a third straight loss by winning 97-85 at East-leading Chicago on Monday. The Sixers are sixth in the East and in position to return to the playoffs after winning just 27 games in 2009-10. "That's a good position for us to be in. Yes, it is," Collins told the 76ers' official website. After falling 114-111 in overtime to lowly Sacramento at home on Sunday, the 76ers look to avoid consecutive losses at the Wells Fargo Center for the first time since Nov. 5 and 17. Jrue Holiday had 20 points while Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams each scored 19 for Philadelphia against the Rockets last month. Young had 21 off the bench as the 76ers avoided a third straight loss, 97-85 at East-leading Chicago on Monday. Andre Iguodala, who posted a triple-double against the Rockets this season, added 19 points as Philadelphia built a 23-point lead and held the surging Bulls to 41.3 percent shooting.
Recent Trends to Consider:
Over is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Rockets are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
Underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Road team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
Rockets are 1-6 ATS in the last 7 meetings
Rockets vs Sixers
When: Wednesday, March 30, 7:00 PM ET
Pick: Sixers -3
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The Bottom Line: The Rockets are struggling on the road. Be sure to check Rockets vs Sixers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
