Arena and City where Rockets vs. 76ers will be playing
The Rockets and 76ers will tip-off on December 05th, 2022, in an NBA game in Houston, TX at Toyota Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Rockets vs. 76ers betting tip and prediction
The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on December 05th, 2022, at 19:00. The Rockets enters as 8 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the 76ers won, 111-91. The over/under for the upcoming game is 222 points.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Rockets are making 34.2 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The 76ers are converting on 37.2 percent of their 3-pointers. Rockets are attempting 40 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. 76ers are taking 39 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Houston Rockets
How are the Rockets playing this season?
The Rockets comes into this game with a 6-17 record, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Did the Rockets win their most recent game?
No, Rockets fell to the Warriors, 120-101. Andrew Wiggins scored 36 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Rockets
The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.3 points per game. He scored 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the 76ers. In the last game, he scored 19.75 points in DraftKings and 19.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Rockets
Coming into the December 05th, 2022 contest, Alperen Sengun leads the Rockets with 8.6 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 20 points in DraftKings and 20.3 fantasy points in FanDuel. Kevin Porter Jr. has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 32.25 DraftKings points and 31.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Rockets is Kevin Porter Jr. (1.3 steals per game). He has 32.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Jabari Smith is leading the way for the Rockets with 1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 10.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 9 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Rockets Team Analysis
The Rockets’ point differential this season is -6.9 points per game, which ranks 28th in the NBA. They are averaging 110 points per game while allowing 116.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12 shots per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 20.2 per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA.
Projected Rockets Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Rockets plan on having these starting five for the game: Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith, Eric Gordon, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.. In their last meeting against the 76ers, the Rockets’ starting lineup consisted of Christian Wood, Jae’Sean Tate, Garrison Mathews, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.. For the upcoming matchup, the Rockets has the following injury: Eric Gordon is questionable (groin).
Philadelphia 76ers
How are the 76ers playing this season?
The 76ers head this game with a 12-11 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Did the 76ers win their most recent game?
No, 76ers came up short against the Grizzlies, 117-109. Joel Embiid scored 35 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the 76ers
The leading scorer for the 76ers this season is Joel Embiid, who is averaging 31.4 points per game. Joel Embiid also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.73. He scored 31 points on 9-for-16 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Rockets. In the last game, scored 70.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 70.4 FanDuel fantasy points.
Other Team Leaders for the 76ers
Joel Embiid is leading the way with 9.8 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 70.5 points in DraftKings and 70.4 in FanDuel. James Harden is dishing out a team-high 10 assists per game In terms of steals, the 76ers’ leader is De’Anthony Melton with 2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 28.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 26.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks’ leader for the 76ers is Joel Embiid, who is sending back 1.7 shots per game. He scored 70.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 70.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
76ers Team Analysis
The 76ers’ point differential this season is 1.7 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. They are averaging 108.3 points per game while allowing 106.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the 76ers are making 11.9 shots per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the 76ers are making 18.4 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.
Projected 76ers’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The 76ers are starting these five players for the game: Joel Embiid, P.J. Tucker, Tobias Harris, De’Anthony Melton and James Harden. In their last meeting against the Rockets, the 76ers’ starting five were Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Matisse Thybulle, Danny Green and Furkan Korkmaz.
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Rockets and 76ers game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the 76ers.
Money Line betting suggestion
Rockets are a 8 money line underdog for the game against the 76ers, and the suggestion is to pick the 76ers.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Rockets and 76ers is 222 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
Since the Rockets and 76ers had no match that went overtime this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.
Rockets vs 76ers betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on December 05th, 2022.
The contest will take place at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
The Rockets have a 6-17 record thus far this season, they are the 14th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the 76ers are 12-11, they own the 5th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Rockets and 76ers played, the 76ers won, 111-91.
Rockets are underdogs by 8 points for the December 05th, 2022 game. In the previous meeting, the Rockets were a 0 point favorite. They lost the game against 76ers, 111-91.
The over/under is 222 points for the December 05th, 2022 game.
The matchup on December 05th, 2022, is the first game between the Rockets and 76ers this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on February 14, 2023 at the Wells Fargo Center.
