76ers vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 22

76ers vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena -- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Coverage: SCHN and NBCS-PH

The Houston Rockets (26-15) are 2-point favorites as they try to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (23-19) on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on SCHN and NBCS-PH. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5 points.

76ers vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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76ers vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Rockets win (59.5%)

76ers vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Rockets have covered the spread 20 times this season (20-21-0).
• In the 76ers' 42 games this year, they have 22 wins against the spread.
• Rockets games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under 19 times out of 42 chances this season.
• 76ers games this year have hit the over 52.4% of the time (22 out of 42 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Houston has performed worse when playing at home, covering eight times in 18 home games, and 12 times in 23 road games.
• The Rockets have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (38.9%) than road tilts (52.2%).
• Philadelphia has been better against the spread away (13-6-0) than at home (9-13-1) this year.
• In terms of the over/under, 76ers games have finished over 12 of 23 times at home (52.2%), and 10 of 19 on the road (52.6%).

Rockets Leaders

• Kevin Durant's numbers on the season are 25.9 points, 5.4 boards and 4.6 assists per game, shooting 51.1% from the field and 39.5% from downtown, with an average of 2.2 made 3-pointers.
• Amen Thompson's numbers on the season are 18.5 points, 7.7 boards and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the floor.
• Alperen Sengun averages 21.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Reed Sheppard is averaging 13 points, 2.6 boards and 3.2 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.4 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

76ers Leaders

• Tyrese Maxey is averaging 30 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists for the 76ers.
• VJ Edgecombe's numbers on the season are 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He is making 42.9% of his shots from the floor and 37.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.2 treys.
• Quentin Grimes' numbers on the season are 13.8 points, 4 boards and 3.7 assists per contest. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 35.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.1 triples.
• Joel Embiid's numbers on the season are 24.2 points, 7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest. He is sinking 47.7% of his shots from the floor and 26.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 triples.
• Andre Drummond averages 7.1 points, 9 boards and 0.8 assists. He is making 49.7% of his shots from the field.

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