The Rockets will play the Sixers on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers will tip-off on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 97.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, is currently 92.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-12 away team record. They now rank 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Philadelphia 76ers - The Philadelphia 76ers come to the floor sporting a 11-12 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 10th (117.0) for average points scored per game. The Philadelphia 76ers stand 13th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.5 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers currently rank 16th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 4-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers, come to the game with a 8-4 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 26-15 overall record, while the Philadelphia 76ers have a 23-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Rockets face off against the 76ers in Philly... Get ready for a clash of titans in this high-stakes battle...
The Rockets sail in with a solid 26-15 overall standing... While the 76ers boast a respectable 23-19 record on their home court... Division rivals, these teams are hungry for a victory on Thursday...
The Rockets must overcome their 4-4 division record... As the 76ers look to improve upon their 8-4 division record... Both teams are scoring machines, averaging over 115 points per game...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game... We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below... Aye, it's going to be a showdown for the ages!
Best Rockets at Sixers Odds
| Underdog Philadelphia 76ers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Philadelphia 76ers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Philadelphia 76ers are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Philadelphia 76ers are the +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Sixers
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | -2.5 -105+2.5 -115 |
Underdog Philadelphia 76ers - Philadelphia 76ers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Philadelphia 76ers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Philadelphia 76ers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Sixers
Game to Overtime
1/22/26 7:10pm EST | Yes +1050No -2500Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Sixers
Team Total Points
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 110.5 o -110110.5 u -118Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13517.5 u +100Bet |
Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +110Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 3.5 o +1103.5 u -145Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
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Joel Embiid
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -13024.5 u -105Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Kelly Oubre Jr
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
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Paul George
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
Quentin Grimes
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Tyrese Maxey
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
VJ Edgecombe
Points Scored
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -118Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -11830.5 u -110Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Kelly Oubre Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Tyrese Maxey
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at PHI 1/22/26 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12535.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 33 | 20 | 0.623 | +7.5 | 18-7 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 19-16 | 114.6 | 109.6 | +5.0 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 30 | 24 | 0.556 | +11.0 | 15-14 | 15-10 | 8-6 | 19-18 | 116.2 | 115.9 | +0.3 | L2 | 6-4 |
Houston Rockets & Philadelphia 76ers Futures Odds
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Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sixers | +6000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Philadelphia 76ers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Philadelphia 76ers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.