The Rockets are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Mar 25. The game is scheduled for 8:00 ET while airing on Spac. Houston enters this game as 12-point favorites with the total set at 224.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Rockets vs Trail Blazers predictions below.
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Rockets -12
- Total 224.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Mar 25
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
Does Portland Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Portland is looking to end their six-game losing streak today against the Rockets. As the underdog, they have gone 18-47 straight-up and 33-31 ATS. This season, they have been the underdog in all but six of their games.
The Trail Blazers’ O/U record for the season is 35-35-1, and they have hit the over in their last five games. This year, their games have averaged 223.7 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 224.5.
In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 114-111. They were 10.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 209.5.
Overall, Portland is 19-52 on the season, which puts them 14th in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 8-39 and 1-15 against their division. On the road, they are 8-25.
For the season, the Trail Blazers are 34-36 ATS and have covered the spread in their last two games. Their ATS record on the road is 18-15, and they have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game on the road.
Heading into their matchup with the Rockets, the Blazers are 28th in the league in scoring at 107.8 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 106.8 points per game.
So far this season, Portland has outscored the NBA average in just 26.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 17th in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Blazers are 29th in field goal percentage at 44%. They are also 30th in true shooting percentage.
Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 17th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.9 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Trail Blazers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 57.8% and allowing 35.3% from beyond the arc.
Can the Rockets Pull Off a Home Win?
Today, the Rockets will look to extend their win streak to nine games as they host the Trail Blazers. In their most recent game, Houston defeated the Jazz by a score of 147-119, easily covering the spread as 10.5-point favorites.
This season, the Rockets have an O/U record of 33-37, and the over has hit in their last five games. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 226.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 224.5.
In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently in 11th place with a record of 35-35. At home, they are 25-11 compared to 10-24 on the road.
Against the spread, the Rockets have covered in five straight games and have an overall ATS record of 40-29. At home, they are 26-10 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +6.8 points per game.
As the favorite, the Rockets have won seven straight games and have a record of 21-5 as the favorite. Today, they are favored by 12 points. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +10 points per game.
The Rockets are one of the top offensive rebounding teams in the league at 7th with 11.4 per game. In terms of pace, they are 14th in the NBA at 99.2 possessions per game. At home, Houston is averaging 116.9 points per game compared to 111.5 on the road. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.3% of their games.
Coming into the game, the Rockets are 16th in the NBA in scoring at 114.3 points per game. They have made an average of 12.5 three-pointers per game, which is 16th in the league. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is currently 25th at 46%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Rockets are 7th in the NBA in attempts at 23.5 per game. They are also 10th in made free throws at 18.1 per game. In terms of two-point shooting, Houston is 23rd in the league at 53%.
On defense, the Rockets come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 116.7 points per contest (30th). On two point field goal attempts, the Rockets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.8% and allowing 34.5% from beyond the arc.
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with a stat line of 21 points, 3 and 5 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Under 22.5 Points (-115)
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
For a point-spread wager in this Rockets vs. Trail Blazers game, we suggest taking the Trail Blazers at +12. Even though our predictions have the Rockets winning 109-102, we see the Trail Blazers as the better choice on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 224.5 and given that our model is projecting 211 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Trail Blazers +12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook