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76ers vs. Rockets Game Preview: Live NBA Prediction, Odds & Picks

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76ers vs. Rockets preview (Apr 9). Updated every 15 minutes with Kalshi odds (Rockets -7.5), Reed Sheppard props & Joel Embiid's status (Out - Illness).

Today's Data Snapshot

Today's Data Snapshot
Market Source:Kalshi Live Odds
Primary Prediction:76ers +7.5, Rockets -223, Total O 225.5
Key Player Prop:Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made
Injury Impact:Joel Embiid (Out - Illness)
Data Freshness:11m ago (4:08 PM EST)
GAME PREDICTIONS Latest News

GAME PREDICTIONS

PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME

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7.0 Pts

CHANCE TO WIN

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Model Picks

76ers

76ers +7.5

Rockets

Rockets -223

Total

Total O 225.5

Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model

LATEST INJURY STATUS

76ers INJURIES

Out

The 76ers have listed Embiid as OUT for Thursday's (Apr. 9) game agaisnt the Rockets.

Out

The 76ers said on Sunday (Apr. 5) that Payne was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring Sunday and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, per Austin Krell of OnPattison.com.

Out

Broome underwent a successful partial meniscectomy to address a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks, according to Austin Krell.

Rockets INJURIES

Questionable

The Rockets have listed Eason as Questionable for Thursday's (Apr. 9) game against the 76ers.

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Wednesday (Jan. 28) that Adams underwent season-ending ankle surgery.

Out For Season

The Rockets said on Monday (Sept. 22) that VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

LATEST PLAYER PROPS

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Reed Sheppard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest odds and spread for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets?

The Houston Rockets are favored by 7.5 points on the spread (-7.5), while the Philadelphia 76ers are underdogs +7.5 points. The moneyline is Philadelphia 76ers +213 and Houston Rockets -223. The total is set at 225.5 points.

Who is projected to win Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets, and what are the win probabilities?

The model projects the Houston Rockets to win by 7.0 points. Win probability is 72% for the Houston Rockets and 28% for the Philadelphia 76ers.

What is the injury report for the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets?

The latest injury report shows Joel Embiid (Out – illness), Cameron Payne (Out – hamstring), Johni Broome (Out – knee) for the Philadelphia 76ers, while Tari Eason (Questionable – illness), Steven Adams (Out For Season – ankle), Fred VanVleet (Out For Season – acl) are listed for the Houston Rockets.

What are the best bets for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets (spread, moneyline, total)?

The SportsGrid model's top game pick is Total O 225.5. The projected margin supports this pick.

What are the top player prop picks for Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets?

Top player props include Reed Sheppard Over 2.5 3 Point FG Made, Jabari Smith Over 14.5 Points, Kelly Oubre Jr. Over 4.5 Rebounds. These are highlighted as strong value plays by the SportsGrid model.