Rockets vs. 76ers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - April 9

The Houston Rockets (50-29) look to extend a five-game home winning run when hosting the Philadelphia 76ers (43-36) on April 9, 2026.

Houston is a 6-point favorite against Philadelphia when the Rockets face off against the 76ers on Thursday. The over/under is 226.5 points for the game.

Rockets vs. 76ers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center
• Total: 226.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -6
• Moneyline: Rockets (-230), 76ers (+190)

How to watch Rockets vs. 76ers

• TV Channel: SCHN, NBCS-PH

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. 76ers

• The Rockets' 79 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 226.5 points 35 times.
• The 76ers and their opponents have combined to score more than 226.5 points in 43 of 79 games this season.
• These two teams score 230.9 points per game combined, 4.4 more than this game's point total.
• Opponents of these teams combine to average 226.4 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. 76ers

• Houston has compiled a 33-46-0 record against the spread this season.
• When playing as at least 6-point favorites this season, the Rockets have an ATS record of 13-29.
• The 76ers have put together a 39-38-2 ATS record so far this year.
• When playing as at least 6-point underdogs this year, Philadelphia has an ATS record of 5-8-1.
• The Rockets are 14-24 against the spread, and 28-10 overall, at home.
• Houston is 8-16 ATS as a 6-point favorite or more at home.
• In away games, the 76ers are 21-18 overall and 22-16-1 against the spread.
• On the road, as 6-point underdogs or more, Philadelphia is 3-0 ATS.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. 76ers

• The Rockets are 46-23 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 66.7% of those games).
• This season, the 76ers have won 11 out of the 34 games, or 32.4%, in which they've been the underdog.
• Houston has a record of 30-14 when it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -230 or shorter (winning 68.2%).
• Philadelphia has a record of 5-10, a 33.3% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +190 or more by oddsmakers this season.
• The Rockets have a 69.7% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. 76ers

• Pick ATS: Rockets (- 6)
• Pick OU: Under (226.5)
  
• Prediction: Rockets 114 - 76ers 107
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