Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets: Game Preview and Betting Insights, March 17, 2025

Team Performance and Standings

• Philadelphia 76ers: The 76ers hold a 23-44 record this season. They recently secured a 130-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, with Quentin Grimes leading with 28 points and six assists, and Jalen Hood-Schifino adding 19 points off the bench.

• Houston Rockets: The Rockets boast a 43-25 record and are on a six-game winning streak. They recently edged out the Chicago Bulls 117-114, with Jalen Green scoring 28 points and Alperen Şengün contributing a double-double with 24 points and 15 rebounds.

Injury Updates

Philadelphia 76ers:​

• Kelly Oubre Jr. (SG): Game-time decision.​

• Andre Drummond (C): Game-time decision.​

• Lonnie Walker IV (SG): Game-time decision.​

• Adem Bona (PF): Game-time decision.​

Houston Rockets:

• Amen Thompson (PG): Out.​

• Reed Sheppard (SG): Out. ​

Projected Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers:

• PG: Tyrese Maxey (if available)​

• SG: Quentin Grimes​

• SF: Kelly Oubre Jr. (if available)​

• PF: Tobias Harris​

• C: Adem Bona (if available)​

• Houston Rockets:

  • PG: Jalen Green​

  • SG: Fred VanVleet​

  • SF: Dillon Brooks​

  • PF: Jabari Smith Jr.​

  • C: Alperen Şengün

Player Prop Predictions

Philadelphia 76ers:

• Quentin Grimes to score over 20.5 points: With key players sidelined, Grimes has stepped up offensively, averaging 22 points over the last three games.​

• Tobias Harris to record over 7.5 rebounds: Harris has been active on the boards recently, averaging 8 rebounds per game in his last five outings.​

• Houston Rockets:

  • Jalen Green to score over 25.5 points: Green has been on a scoring tear, averaging 27 points during the team's winning streak.​

  • Alperen Şengün to record over 10.5 rebounds: Şengün has been dominant in the paint, averaging 12 rebounds over the past four games.​

Betting Insights

• Point Spread: The Rockets are favored by 15.5 points.

• Over/Under: The total points line is set at 223. ​

Prediction

Considering the 76ers' extensive injury list and recent form, the Rockets are expected to dominate this matchup. The 76ers' defense has been porous, and without key players like Embiid and George, their offense may struggle against a surging Rockets team. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the Rockets to cover the spread and consider the over on total points, given both teams' recent scoring trends.

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