The 76ers have lost three straight and now face a Rockets team that just blew out Denver. There's something wrong with Philly's chemistry. Plus, the 76ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Lay the modest number.

The Sixers are having a rough road trip, losing the first three. They are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games and 6-10-2 ATS on the road this season. Houston is nothing special at home (8-8 ATS), but the Rockets may have played their best game of the season on New Year's Eve when they beat the Nuggets 130-104. Rockets to cover.

Given Houston's explosiveness on offense, most would be surprised to learn the Under has gone 19-15 in Rockets games this season. That includes a remarkable record of 10-3 in nonconference games. With Philly's offense struggling to find consistency at times, but the Sixers defense still being difficult to handle, this is another instance of perception distorting the total.