After 6 straight losses, it looks like the Rockets playoffs hopes are all but over now so it’s all about building for next season. John Wall put up 29 pts against his former team last time out and will be looking to stop Ben Simmons in this matchup. Eric Gordon and Oladipo both missed the last game against the Wizards and are considered doubtful at this stage. So look for the younger Rockets to get more playing time.<\/p>\n
The 76ers have lost their last 3 on the road but they should enjoy being back at home on Thursday. Last time out, Philly challenged the Jazz in Utah (134-123) but we know winning in Utah this season is extra tough. Ben Simmons tallied 42 pts in his best performance of the season and Harris also scored 37. With Embiid likely back on the floor, look for the trio to dominate this injury hit Rockets team.<\/p>\n
While the 76ers have struggled on the road, they get a great matchup against the injury hit Rockets and Embiid should return from injury. They’ve also covered in 7 of the last 8 against Houston at home during the Harden era.<\/p>\n
Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The 76ers have won 6 of their last 7 home games. The Rockets have won 4 of their last 5 at this venue.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Philadelphia smashed Houston 134-96 last August but the Rockets have won 7 of the last 10 meetings.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n 76ers -11 $1.92<\/a><\/p>\n The Heat are playing for a playoff at the moment but their team chemistry just seems a bit off at the moment. They struggled against a Clippers last time out (125-118) who were missing Leonard\/George. But it’s hard to fault the form of Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. Butler is coming off 30 pts, Adebayo scored 27 pts and collected 12 boards. Meanwhile, Herro scored 27 pts off the bench. So ultimately, the Heat just need more from the likes of Robinson and Olynyk.<\/p>\n Golden State currently sit 8th in the West and come off a huge 129-98 win over the Cavs on their home court. As usual, Steph Curry was unstoppable with 36 pts and Draymond Green showed no signs of injury with 16 assists. The Warriors have been a strong home team this season (10-6) and have won 3 of the last 4 so we’re expecting another solid outing from this team on Thursday.<\/p>\n Interestingly, the Warriors are home underdogs at the moment and we like their odds of a home upset. As mentioned, they have a nice home record this season and also hold a 5-1 home advantage against Miami. The Heat are struggling at the moment as they rely heavily on Butler\/Herro\/Adebayo so look for the Warriors defence to shut them down.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Warriors are 5-2 in their last 7 games at home. The Heat have lost 5 of their last 6 here.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Miami has won the last 3 meetings, including a 113-101 result at this venue last season.<\/p>\n
\nMiami Heat (11-16) at Golden State Warriors (15-13)<\/h3>\n