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Looking for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Sixers taking on the Rockets on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this 76ers Rockets matchup.
(41-24) Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets (39-25)
Date: Friday, March 8
Time: 8:00PM EST
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
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Friday, March 8, 2019, finds the Philadelphia 76ers on the road in a match versus the Houston Rockets. The 76ers last played on Wednesday in a one-point loss (108-107) to the Bulls. Meanwhile, the Rockets last played Tuesday with a big road win over Toronto 107-95.
Last year the teams split their two games and Philadelphia has the early edge this year having won the first game 121-93. The Rockets hold the all-time record having bested the 76ers in 72 of their 142 matches.
Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers loss in Chicago may seem a bit out in left field but the Bulls are playing well with the addition of Otto Porter Jr. and reveling in playing spoiler. In the loss, five 76ers scored in double digits including four of the five starters and James Ennis.
Although Joel Embiid remains out the 76ers are coping well with a 6-4 record through their last 10 games. Part of the reason Philly has succeeded is the ease with which Tobias Harris has acclimatized to his new team.
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That said, missing both Embiid and Boban Marjanovic has added pressure to the squad trying to address frontcourts with size.
Veteran Amir Johnson may not be able to score at a high rate but is doing his best to keep the Sixers in matches with his rebounding, rim protection, and defense. He’ll have his hands full dealing with youngster Clint Capela.
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Boban Marjanovic (bone bruise, mild sprain right knee) and Shake Milton (broken finger) are both out with projected returns of mid-March. Joel Embiid (left knee soreness) remains out.
Furkan Korkmaz (torn meniscus, right knee) is expected to miss at least four weeks which would find him returning potential at month end.
Houston Rockets
With both Chris Paul and Clint Capela back healthy the Rockets are one of the hottest teams in the Association having won six in a row and seven of their last nine matches.
Houston got their last win the hard way after building a double-digit lead versus the Raptors only to surrender up a 34-14 third quarter and needed a strong finish to capture victory.
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James Harden continues to impress with his 30 point games as he wages a campaign to repeat as Most Valuable Player. On the season Harden is averaging 36.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.2 steals (all team highs) and 7.5 assists.
Iman Shumpert missed the last three games with a sore right calf and questionable to play on Friday. Kenneth Faried missed the last three games due to a left adductor strain and isn’t expected to play either Friday or Sunday.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Rockets are 8-2 in last 10 head to head contests
- 76ers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 head to head meetings
- The over-under is 5-5 in team’s last 10 head to head matchups
Free Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Prediction:
Without either Embiid or Marjanovic it will be difficult for the 76ers to stop Capela, so there may be a lot of pick and roll action with the big man and both Paul and Harden. The positive, however, is the 76ers bring the fourth best perimeter defense to the hardwood which they’ll need given the league leading 44.7 perimeter attempts the Rockets average per game.
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NBA Free Score Prediction: Rockets 121 – 76ers 113
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