Rockets vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 9

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The Houston Rockets visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Portland, OR.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at + (+).

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So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 18-16 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 21-17 against the spread.


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

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Portland Trail Blazers + +U Not Found ++

Trail Blazers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Friday‘s game with 66.1% 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 Friday‘s game with 64.4% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 75 games (+16.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 48 away games (+15.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 62 games (+15.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 57 games (+14.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 43 of their last 69 games (+13.17 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 46 of their last 79 games (+23.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 2H Spread in 50 of their last 79 games (+19.52 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 79 games (+17.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+14.42 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 79 games (+12.03 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 18-16 (+0.45 Units / 1.2% ROI).

  • 22-12 against the Moneyline (-12.2 Units / -9.38% ROI)
  • 18-16 against the Over for game total points (+0.43 Units / 1.15% ROI)
  • 16-18 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -10.14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 21-17 (+2.3 Units / 5.5% ROI).

  • 18-20 against the Moneyline (+4.6 Units / 8.95% ROI)
  • 20-18 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.48% ROI)
  • 18-20 against the Under for game total points (-4 Units / -9.57% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 32 of their last 79 games (-20.93 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-19.00 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 28 of their last 67 games (-15.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 25 games (-14.10 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 75 games (-13.75 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 41 away games (-28.50 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 75 games (-27.50 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 72 games (-24.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 75 games (-23.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 78 games (-23.20 Units / -13% ROI)

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

The Trail Blazers were 8-33 (.195) when they lose the turnover margin in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Trail Blazers are 5-18 (.217) 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 were 12-40 (.231) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Trail Blazers were winless (0-16) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

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

The Rockets have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,213 rebounds/34 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (189 blocks/34 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets have averaged 8.8 steals per game (298 steals/34 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers were 8-33 (.195) when they lose the turnover margin in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Trail Blazers are 5-18 (.217) 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 were 12-40 (.231) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Trail Blazers were winless (0-16) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,213 rebounds/34 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (189 blocks/34 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets have averaged 8.8 steals per game (298 steals/34 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers were 8-33 (.195) when they lose the turnover margin in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Trail Blazers are 5-18 (.217) 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 were 12-40 (.231) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points in the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Trail Blazers were winless (0-16) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,213 rebounds/34 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.9

The Rockets have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (189 blocks/34 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Rockets have averaged 8.8 steals per game (298 steals/34 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.4

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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