The Houston Rockets (50-29) host the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) after winning five straight home games. The Rockets are favored by 5.5 points in the contest, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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76ers vs. Rockets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final result of Rockets 119, 76ers 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-218)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 228.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-5.5)
Recent 76ers vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Rockets | -1.5 | 221.5 | -136 | +115 | 128-122 PHI |
| 3/17/2025 | Rockets | -16.5 | 223.5 | -1613 | +920 | 144-137 HOU |
| 11/27/2024 | Rockets | -5.5 | 219.5 | -214 | +177 | 122-115 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston is 34-45-0 ATS this season.
- The Rockets have a 17-29 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Out of Houston's 79 games with a set total, 37 have hit the over (46.8%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 46 out of the 69 games, or 66.7%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Houston has won 31 of its 45 games, or 68.9%, when favored by at least -218 on the moneyline.
76ers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Philadelphia has put together a 40-39-0 record against the spread.
- The 76ers have a 5-10 record against the spread when an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- Philadelphia has gone over in 40 of its 79 games with a set total (50.6%).
- The 76ers have won 31.4% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (11-24).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +180 or longer, Philadelphia has a record of 5-10 (33.3%).
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76ers vs. Rockets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle)
76ers
76ers:
Johni Broome: Out (Knee),
Cameron Payne: Out (Hamstring)
76ers vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and NBCS-PH
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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