Trail Blazers vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 24

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Rockets are -10.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | RTNW

The Portland Trail Blazers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-110).

The Trail Blazers vs Rockets Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 20-23 against the spread, while the Rockets are 21-19 against the spread.


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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers+10.5 -110O 220.5 -110+400
Houston Rockets -10.5 -110U 220.5 -110-550

Rockets vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.8% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Trail Blazers and Rockets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Rockets vs Trail Blazers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 22 away games (+13.80 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games (+12.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 30 away games (+11.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have covered the 4Q Spread in 21 of their last 30 away games (+11.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 away games (+10.05 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 31 games at home (+22.45 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 39 games at home (+14.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 66 games (+12.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+12.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 39 games (+11.15 Units / 26% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 20-23 (-5.2 Units / -11.05% ROI).

  • 12-31 against the Moneyline (-1.8 Units / -3.93% ROI)
  • 19-24 against the Over for game total points (-7.4 Units / -15.63% ROI)
  • 24-19 against the Under for game total points (+3.15 Units / 6.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 21-19 (+0.1 Units / 0.22% ROI).

  • 20-22 against the Moneyline (+3.45 Units / 5.67% ROI)
  • 19-22 against the Over for game total points (-5.2 Units / -11.26% ROI)
  • 22-19 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 2.38% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 39 games at home (-18.45 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-17.65 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 72 games (-16.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 74 games (-15.50 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 73 games (-13.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 78 games (-18.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 68 games (-17.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 78 games (-17.60 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 42 games (-17.25 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 77 games (-15.85 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Trail Blazers were 15-31 (.326) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Trail Blazers are 5-22 (.185) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .363

The Trail Blazers are 2-10 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .333

The Trail Blazers are 1-6 (.143) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

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

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets are winless (0-11) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .364

Injury Report: Rockets vs. Trail BlazersWednesday‘s Game, Jan. 24

  • Jeff Green (Houston Rockets): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jock Landale (Houston Rockets): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Deandre Ayton (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Jerami Grant (Portland Trail Blazers): Concussion, Out
  • Malcolm Brogdon (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out
  • Robert Williams (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out For Season
  • Ish Wainright (Portland Trail Blazers): Knee, Out

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers are shooting 43% (1,684/3,877) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 47%

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (957 assists/ 652 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,380 assists/ 894 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,274 points/1,900 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,374 rebounds/43 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 52% (975/1,879) in the first half this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Trail Blazers have allowed opponents to shoot 24% from three (41/172) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,112 rebounds/125 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets have allowed 10.0 fast break points per game (420 points/42 games) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2


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