Rockets vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 7

• The Rockets are -7.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
• Total (Over/Under): 222.5 points
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The Houston Rockets visit Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Rockets vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 222.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 18-15 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 20-17 against the spread.

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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Wednesday‘s game with 76.2% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.

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Rockets Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 47 away games (+17.45 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 56 games (+15.20 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 74 games (+15.15 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 61 games (+14.05 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 42 of their last 68 games (+12.17 Units / 16% ROI)

Trail Blazers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 46 of their last 78 games (+24.60 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 2H Spread in 50 of their last 78 games (+20.72 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 78 games (+14.80 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+13.42 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 78 games (+13.03 Units / 14% ROI)

Houston Rockets Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 18-15 (+1.55 Units / 4.28% ROI).

• 22-11 against the Moneyline (-9.6 Units / -7.53% ROI)
• 18-15 against the Over for game total points (+1.53 Units / 4.22% ROI)
• 15-18 against the Under for game total points (-4.8 Units / -13.2% ROI)

Portland Trail Blazers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 20-17 (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI).

• 17-20 against the Moneyline (+2.4 Units / 4.76% ROI)
• 20-17 against the Over for game total points (+1.3 Units / 3.19% ROI)
• 17-20 against the Under for game total points (-5 Units / -12.29% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Trail Blazers:

• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.00 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-19.78 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 66 games (-16.50 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 74 games (-14.75 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 82 games (-14.65 Units / -15% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Rockets:

• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 74 games (-26.25 Units / -31% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 40 away games (-25.90 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 56 games (-22.90 Units / -36% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 74 games (-22.75 Units / -27% ROI)
• The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 71 games (-22.40 Units / -19% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Houston Rockets
• Keys to Winning for the Portland Trail Blazers
• Player Injuries for Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Houston Rockets Offensive stats
• Portland Trail Blazers Offensive stats
• Houston Rockets Defensive stats
• Portland Trail Blazers Defensive stats

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,667 rebounds/201 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,739 rebounds/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Trail Blazers are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-18) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .241

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Trail Blazers are 6-2 (.750) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .653

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,667 rebounds/201 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,739 rebounds/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-18) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .241

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Trail Blazers are 6-2 (.750) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .653

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,667 rebounds/201 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,739 rebounds/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers are 4-18 (.182) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Trail Blazers are winless (0-18) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .241

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three in the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Trail Blazers are 6-2 (.750) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .653

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