Rockets-76ers Odds Preview

The Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Wachovia Center. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. The Rockets lost a close 103-100 game to the Hawks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. That game's 203 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185. Yao Ming had a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. The 76ers lost a hard-fought 108-106 game to the Spurs last time out, as 9.5-point road underdogs. That game's 214 points sailed OVER the posted total of 187.5. Andre Iguodala had 28 points, eight rebounds and eight assists in the loss. Current streak: Houston has lost 2 straight games. Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 21-14 SU, 16-19 ATS Philadelphia: 13-20 SU, 14-19 ATS Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2 Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 14 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home Philadelphia is 8-14-2 ATS in its last 24 games when playing Houston Next up: Houston at Boston, Wednesday, January 7 Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Wednesday, January 7