Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) vs Houston Rockets (27-13)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center)
Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +10.5 -- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Saturday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Nuggets, lost to the Kings, and they play the Pistons, Cavs, and Celtics next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.3 points and 10.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.3 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Nets and Clippers, and they play the Bulls, Heat, and Magic next. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 107.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.2 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 18.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Deni Avdija is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Rockets have lost 27 of their last 33 road games following a road loss.
- The Trail Blazers have won four of their last five games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in five of their last six games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost 14 of their last 15 night games following a home loss.
- The favorites have won each of the last eight games between the Rockets and Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Rockets' last six games at Moda Center.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Toumani Camara ranks T22nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks 49th amongst qualified players for points per game (18.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for point differential per game this season (-9.0).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (73.9%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Jock Landale and Jabari Smith Jr.
The Trail Blazers won’t have Matisse Thybulle and Donovan Clingan. Deni Avdija is doubtful for Portland due to an ankle injury. Jerami Grant has been upgraded to questionable, which means he’s likely to play.
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Houston Rockets have the ability to blow the doors off, but they're also just 4-5-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Portland Trail Blazers have seen eight of their 15 wins come at home, and they beat the Rockets back in November as 11.5-point underdogs. The Rockets are a good team to back as underdogs or as smaller favorites, but I don't think we're there yet with double-digit chalk. The Trail Blazers do have moments where they can get going offensively, and Grant is likely to return. The Rockets also have a thing for blowing leads in the second half. I'll grab the points with the Trail Blazers.
Randy’s Pick Portland Trail Blazers +10.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
