Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Wednesday 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 Suns, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Rockets have won 5 of their last 6 games.

The Houston Rockets are averaging 120 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.7 points and 5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.8 points and 9 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.9 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Jazz and Spurs, and they play the Rockets next. The Trail Blazers have won 5 of their last 6 games.

The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 116.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 25.7 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.3 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

• The Rockets have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Trail Blazers have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last 12 Wednesday night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Trail Blazers have lost six of their last seven games at Moda Center against teams that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last seven games at Moda Center.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Trail Blazers’ last six home games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Rockets’ last five games at Moda Center have gone OVER the total points line.

Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts

• Shaedon Sharpe ranks 4th amongst qualified players for fast break points per game (4.1) this season.
• Robert Williams III is one of only 10 players in the league to have recorded 4+ blocks in consecutive games this season.

Houston Rockets Player Facts

• Clint Capela ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.5) this season.
• Steven Adams ranks 5th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.0).
• The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (16.0).
• The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.9%).

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report

The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Jerami Grant. Kris Murray is doubtful.

The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Isaiah Crawford, and Alperen Sengun.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Rockets are the better, healthier team, and they smoked the Blazers back in November. A comfortable win here wouldn’t be shocking. However, these young Trail Blazers remain feisty and competitive, and they’ve won 5 of their last 6 games. At times, it looks like the Trail Blazers are figuring things out. The Trail Blazers are a profitable 21-16 ATS on the season, and that includes covers in 7 of their last 9 games. This line isn’t showing enough respect toward the Trail Blazers. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5