The Houston Rockets will play the Philadelphia 76ers in an inter-conference battle on Monday. It's time continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-76ers prediction and pick.

The Rockets and 76ers will play on Monday as Philadelphia looks to continue their winning streak vs. a struggling Houston team. The 76ers were hit hard by Covid and injuries a few weeks back and are just now finding their footing. Center Joel Embiid has been on an absolute tear as the Sixers look primed for a run up the Eastern Conference standings. The Rockets are riding a seven-game losing streak coming into this one, and seem unlikely to snap it in this spot as big underdogs vs. the 76ers.

Here is how FanDuel has set the Rockets-76ers odds for this Monday NBA matchup.

NBA Odds: Rockets-76ers Odds

Houston Rockets +14 (-110)

Philadelphia 76ers -14 (-110)

Over 216.5 (-110)

Under 216.5 (-110)

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Why The Rockets Could Cover The Spread

Houston getting a lot of points here is really the only reason to take them. They have off the court issues now with Christian Wood and Kevin Porter Jr. each having their own episodes, so they have that to deal with in addition to their on-court troubles. This is a really tough spot for the Rockets, as the 76ers have found their footing of late and will be on their home floor. Alperen Sengun is listed as out for this one. Wood and Porter Jr. have been suspended for tonight's game and will not play. This leaves the Rockets down two of their top options in the frontcourt vs. one of the best centers in the NBA.

Houston vs. the spread

The Rockets are 16-20-1 vs. the spread this season. That is typically poor when you consider they are getting a lot of points most of the time. Houston is 13-18-1 as underdogs this season and 8-10-1 as away dogs. The Rockets have covered just once in their past ten games, losing by double-digits in eight of those.

Why The 76ers Could Cover The Spread

Philadelphia is in a nice spot here as big favorites over the struggling Rockets. The 76ers have moved into the top six in the Eastern Conference standings with their three-game win streak and they will look to climb further up the ladder on Monday night. Joel Embiid has scored 34+ points in his last three games and is looking back to his MVP form. The 76ers have won four of their last five games behind Embiid's heroics so he should be in for another big night vs. a bad, undermanned Rockets team.

Philadelphia vs. the spread

The 76ers are 16-19 vs. the spread this season and 4-6 against it in their last ten games. Philadelphia is just 2-6 vs. the spread as home favorites this season and 6-11 as favorites overall. The 76ers have however covered in three of their last five games as they continue to look better overall.

Final Rockets-76ers Prediction and Pick

Take the 76ers to cover and win in this spot even as big favorites. The Rockets are a disaster right now, so Philadelphia should be in a good position to win and cover big in this home matchup. If you play daily fantasy, Embiid seems like a great pick for that as well vs. an extremely shorthanded Rockets frontline.

Final Rockets-76ers Prediction & Pick: 76ers -14 (-110)