‘Rockets’ continue their path of recovery after a poor start to the season, but can not yet boast stability. Houston has only one win in their last five games, losing even to clearly weaker opponents. Jaylen Green shows good performance, but his support from the rest of the players leaves much to be desired. A particularly troubling sign is the unstable play under the basket, where the Space Rockets regularly lose the rebounding battle.
‘The Sixers, on the other hand, look much more confident and stable. Under Nico Bays, the team from Pennsylvania shows spectacular basketball, especially impressive on their own end of the floor. Joel Embiid is once again showing MVP-level play, and Tyrese Maxey has been a real revelation in recent games. The Philadelphians are scoring an average of 115 points per game, with their three-point bombardment being a real nightmare for opponents.
Given the current form of both teams, we can expect a productive meeting. ‘The 76ers traditionally play well against the Rockets, having an advantage in height and physicality. On the other hand, Houston's young roster is known for its reckless style of play and willingness to shoot often from beyond the arc. Given that both teams are not known for their solid defence, and the total in head-to-head meetings usually exceeds the 230-point mark, we can safely predict a high-scoring game with a total of over 220 points.
Prediction: at least 221 points to be scored. We recommend the "Over 220.5" bet, odds 1.93
