Houston at Philadelphia

It is never a given that Joel Embiid and Paul George will play for the 76ers. Philadelphia doesn't need them to produce a high total, though. The 76ers have Tyrese Maxey, Quentin Grimes, V.J. Edgecomb, and Kelly Oubre Jr. back healthy. There are only three players in the NBA averaging 30 points or more - Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Maxey. Only three teams have a higher free-throw percentage than the 76ers. The Rockets aren't nearly as accurate from the foul line as the 76ers, but they have the better offense. Houston ranks 12th in scoring, fifth in 3-point shooting, and sixth in field goal percentage. Kevin Durant is having another big season, averaging 25.9 points a game for the Rockets. Houston won't have injured center Steven Adams. That's a plus for the OVER as Adams has a limited offensive game, but is a strong rim protector. Take the OVER.