Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Betting Preview, Lines, Odds, Insights & Trends for May 5, 2021

The Philadelphia 76ers (44-21) are heavily favored (-15) to continue a five-game win streak when they visit the Houston Rockets (16-49) at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Toyota Center. The contest airs on SportsNet SW. The over/under in the matchup is set at 224.5.

BetMGM NBA Betting Odds

Point Total Insights

• In Philadelphia's matchups this season, the 76ers and their opponents have eclipsed Wednesday's point total of 224.5 points 29 times (44.6% of opportunities).
• In Houston's games this season, the competing teams combined for a higher point total than Wednesday's matchup point total in 28 out of 65 matchups (43.1%).
• The 76ers average 113.6 points per game against the Rockets' 107.7, amounting to 3.2 points under the game's point total of 224.5.
• This game's over/under is 0.9 fewer points than the 223.6 these two teams combine to allow per game in 2020-21.
• The 76ers have seen a 221.7 average over/under in their games this season, 2.8 points fewer than the over/under in this matchup.
• The over/under for this matchup is 1.4 points more than the average over/under in Rockets' games this season (223.1 points).

76ers Betting Data

• Philadelphia has a 35-27 record against the spread this season.
• The 76ers' record against the spread as at least a 15-point favorite is above .500 at 4-2.
• Philadelphia has gone over the point total less than half of the time, in 29 of 62 games (46.8%).

76ers Key Players

• Joel Embiid leads the 76ers in points and rebounds. He puts up 29.0 points per game while tacking on 10.8 rebounds.
• Ben Simmons paces the squad with 6.9 assists per game.
• Danny Green is the top three-point shooter for the 76ers, connecting on 2.5 per game.
• Simmons leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. Embiid collects 1.4 blocks a game to pace Philadelphia.

76ers Last 10 Games

76ers Injuries

76ers: Furkan Korkmaz: Day To Day (Ankle)

Rockets Betting Data

• Houston has covered the spread in less than half of its outings, going 22-37 ATS.
• Houston has combined with its opponents to hit the over in 45.8% of matchups this season (27 out of 59 opportunities).

Rockets Key Players

• Christian Wood puts up 21.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game for the Rockets, making him the top scorer and rebounder on the squad.
• John Wall's assist statline leads Houston; he dishes out 6.9 assists per game.
• Eric Gordon is reliable from three-point range and leads the Rockets with 2.6 made threes per game.
• Houston's leader in steals is Jae'Sean Tate with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Wood with 1.2 per game.

Rockets Last 10 Games

Rockets Injuries

Rockets: Danuel House Jr.: Day To Day (Ankle), David Nwaba: Out (Wrist), D.J. Augustin: Day To Day (Ankle), Dante Exum: Out (Calf), Eric Gordon: Out (Groin), Sterling Brown: Day To Day (Knee), John Wall: Out For Season (Hamstring), D.J. Wilson: Out (Health protocols)