Houston Rockets Vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Preview, And Betting Odds
The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets are set to clash in an exciting matchup on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 06:00 PM ET at the Toyota Center (Houston). Here’s a comprehensive preview of the game, including betting odds, and a game prediction.
Match Prediction Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
While the Blazers haven’t been dominant, they’re the healthier and more experienced team at home. Additionally, the Rockets haven’t won on the road this season. Expect a competitive game, but the Blazers should ultimately pull away for the victory.
Head to Head
Overall:
- Portland Trail Blazers lead the all-time series 47-36.
- The Blazers have won the last two meetings this season, including a narrow 100-99 victory in July 2023.
- Houston won four of the last five meetings before that.
Recent trends:
- The Rockets have averaged 111.2 points per game in their last five matchups against the Blazers.
- The Blazers have averaged 124.0 points per game in their last five matchups against the Rockets.
- The “over” has hit in three of the last five meetings between the teams.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Preview
- Trail Blazers (16-22): Coming off a two-game winning streak, the Blazers are looking to climb out of the Western Conference cellar. Damian Lillard has been his usual scoring machine, averaging 30 points per game, while Anfernee Simons provides a spark with his energy and athleticism. However, their defense remains a concern, ranking 26th in the league.
- Rockets (10-28): Although they’ve shown flashes of potential, the Rockets remain one of the youngest and most inexperienced teams in the league. Jalen Green and Jabari Smith Jr. are exciting prospects, but consistency has been elusive. Kevin Porter Jr. has stepped up recently, averaging 24 points in his last three games. Unfortunately, they’ve lost eight straight games.
Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Trail Blazers -425, Rockets +350
- Spread: Trail Blazers -9.5, Rockets +9.5
- Over/Under: 231.5 points
Best bet: Trail Blazers -9.5 (52% win probability)
FAQs for Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
Does the Portland Trail Blazers have good defense?
That has materialized thus far. The Blazers rank 15th in defensive rating (112.8) – a dramatic leap up from last season’s 118 rating (28th). “At the same time,” Ayton continued regarding the loss to the Bucks, “we did a lot of great things, defending the ball and competing with a championship team.
Have the Blazers won a title?
Recent News. Portland Trail Blazers is an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon, that plays in the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Trail Blazers have won one NBA championship (1977) and three conference titles (1977, 1990, and 1992).
What is the Portland Trail Blazers mission?
Since 1970, we have been pioneers in the sports and entertainment industry. We are committed to our mission of creating extraordinary moments for our guests. We are innovators who believe in creativity, sustainability, and inclusiveness. We help craft the culture of the Northwest.
How much does it cost to buy the Portland Trail Blazers?
Franchise value of the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) 2003-2023. The value of the Portland Trail Blazers franchise grew to 3.08 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
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Conclusion
Based on the recent form and trends, the Trail Blazers seem favored to win again. Their home-court advantage and offensive firepower could be too much for the young Rockets to overcome. However, don’t count out Houston completely. If they can tighten up their defense and get hot from three-point range, they have a chance to steal the victory.
