The Portland Trail Blazers (6-5) and Houston Rockets (7-3) meet in a Western Conference battle Friday. Tip from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Trail Blazers won 2-1
The Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-117 Wednesday, pushing as an 8-point road favorite as the Over (232) hit. G Shaedon Sharpe scored a team-high 35 points and F Deni Avdija chipped in 32. Portland snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win. It is 6-4-1 against the spread (ATS), but just 2-3-1 ATS on the road.
The Rockets ripped the Washington Wizards 135-112 Wednesday, covering as a 17-point home favorite as the Over (237.5) cashed. Led by F Kevin Durant and his 23 points, 6 Rockets hit double figures. After a 0-2 start, Houston has ripped off 7 wins in its last 8 contests and is 7-3 ATS. It is 2-2 ATS at home.
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Trail Blazers at Rockets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:26 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Rockets -325 (bet $325 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +8.5 (-115) | Rockets -8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Trail Blazers at Rockets key injuries
Trail Blazers
- G Scott Henderson (hamstring) out
- G Damian Lillard (achilles) out
Rockets
- F Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) out
- G Fred VanVleet (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Trail Blazers at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 123, Trail Blazers 118
PASS.
No interest. The Rockets (-325) are 3-1 at home and should come out on top. They are far too expensive to consider here.
BET TRAIL BLAZERS +8.5 (-115).
The Trail Blazers have thrived as an underdog this season. They are 5-1 ATS as an underdog and 3-0 ATS as an underdog of 4 or more. Their scoring has been incredibly consistent and ranks 12th in offensive rating.
The Rockets’ offense has been surging as well, but they have allowed at least 112 points in 3 straight games. They are 0-1 ATS as a single-digit home favorite. Considering those trends and the size of the spread, back TRAIL BLAZERS +8.5 (-115).
BET OVER 236.5 (-110).
Both teams thrive offensively. The Rockets have gone Over in 4 straight games and in 8 of 10 contests this season. They have scored at least 122 points in 3 of their last 4 performances.
The Trail Blazers are 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games, allowing at least 115 points in each of those. They have scored at least 122 points in 4 of 6 road games.
Take OVER 236.5 (-110).
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