Rockets vs. 76ers prediction, odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, Feb. 13 best bets from proven model
The Houston Rockets (13-43) travel to play the Philadelphia 76ers (36-19) in a cross-conference matchup on Monday evening. The 76ers are currently on a two-game win streak, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 101-98 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Houston is on a five-game losing skid, falling 97-95 to the Miami Heat on Feb. 10. Joel Embiid (foot) is questionable for Philadelphia, while Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) is out for Houston.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Caesars Sportsbook lists the 76ers as a 13-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. 76ers odds. The over/under for total points is set at 226.5. Before making any 76ers vs. Rockets picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons. The model enters Week 18 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 55-29 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Rockets vs. 76ers and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines and trends for Sixers vs. Rockets:
- Rockets vs. 76ers spread: Philadelphia -13
- Rockets vs. 76ers Over-Under: 226.5 points
- Rockets vs. 76ers money line: Philadelphia -900, Houston +600
- HOU: Rockets are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall
- PHI: 76ers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games playing on 1 day of rest
- Rockets vs. 76ers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the 76ers can cover
Guard James Harden provides the 76ers with a superb playmaker and three-level scorer. Harden has great ball handles and breaks down the defense with ease. The 10-time All-Star leads the NBA in assists (10.8) with 21.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He's dished out at least 11 assists in four of his last eight games, and on Feb. 8, Harden notched 26 points and 11 assists.
Forward Tobias Harris is another proven scorer who owns a reliable jumper from both mid-range and downtown. Harris can create his own shot or score as a catch-and-shoot option. The Tennessee product averages 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. On Feb. 5, Harris finished with a double-double, logging 14 points and 10 boards.
Why the Rockets can cover
Guard Jalen Green is an athletic scoring presence who owns incredible athleticism to glide to the rim and absorb contact in the lane. The 2021 second-overall pick is also a streaky shooter from beyond the arc who logs 21.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He's knocked down at least five 3-pointers in two of his past three outings. On Feb. 8, Green tallied 41 points and went 6 of 9 from three.
Center Alperen Sengun is a physical big man who rebounds the ball well and is a great screener in the pick-and-roll game. The 2021 first-round pick averages 15.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, and shoots 56% from the field. He's recorded a double-double in six of his last 12 games, including on Jan. 25 when Sengun had a triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
How to make Rockets vs. 76ers picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 232 points. The model also says one side hits over 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.
