Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Spread

The Rockets are hot and have won five of their last six games. The Trail Blazers have lost four in a row heading into this matchup against the Rockets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Rockets-Trail Blazers prediction and pick.

The Rockets have been the biggest surprise team this year. They have a trio of outstanding scorers, including Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. The Rockets are a dangerous team this season. They are 27-13 and can stay hot with a big win in this game. The Rockets are contenders this season and can continue to make a big statement in this matchup that they are for real.

The Trail Blazers are struggling this year and are 13-27. Anfernee Simmons and Shaddon Sharpe are two of the biggest keys for the Trail Blazers, but they don’t have much next to them. They have lost four straight games, but this could be a big chance for them to bounce back and get a big win against one of the better teams in the Western Conference.

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NBA odds: Rockets-Trail Blazers odds

Houston Rockets: -11.5 (-110)

Moneilines: -620

Portland Trail Blazers: +11.5 (-110)

Moneiline: +480

More: 223 (-110)

Under: 223 (-110)

How to watch Rockets vs. Trail Blazers

Time: 10pm ET/7pm PT

TV: Space City Home Network/KATU

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Why the Rockets might cover the spread/win

The Rockets defense has been great this year and will be the best unit in this game. They are fifth in points allowed, with 108 points per game, fourth in field goal defense, at 45%, and 17th in three-point defense, with 36.2% allowed from behind the arc.

Alperen Sengun was excellent as a leader in the frontcourt for Houston this season and low anchor. Sengun leads the team in rebounding with 10.4 per game. Three players also average at least one block, with him being the leader Amen Thompson off the wing with 1.2 per game.

Finally, five players average at least one steal, which shows they are an elite on-ball defense. Tarry Eason leads the team with 1.9 per game from the frontcourt. This defense has a good matchup against the Trail Blazers, and they should shut down Portland because of how elite this defense is.

The Trail Blazers have had a rough season offensively. They are 26th in scoring with 107.9 points per game, 25th in field goal percentage, 44.7%, and 27th in three-point percentage, 33.7%. Six different Trail Blazers are averaging over double figures, with Anfernee Simmons and Shaddon Sharpe being the focal points of the offense. Both are tied for the team lead in points per game at 18.2 points per game.

As for ball movement, Simmons and Scott Henderson are tied for the team lead in assists with five per game. This offense has balance, but hasn’t been a difference maker as a unit, and this is a bad matchup against as elite a defense as the Rockets have been.

The Trail Blazers’ defense was better than their offense, but they didn’t have a great season. They are 26th in points allowed, at 107.9 points per game, 25th in field goal percentage allowed, at 44.7%, and 27th in three-point defense, allowing 33.9% from behind the arc.

Deandre Ayton has been okay down low at best, but he leads the team in rebounding with 9.9 per game. Then, in a crowded frontcourt, Robert Williams III and Donovan Klingan are tied for the team lead in blocks with 1.5 per game. Four players are also averaging at least one steal, with Tumani Kamara leading the team with 1.4 steals per game. In this game, they get a decent matchup against an overwhelming Rockets offense.

Why the Trail Blazers could cover the spread/win

The Rockets offense has talent, but they have struggled as a unit. They are 12th in scoring with 114 points per game, 22nd in field goal percentage at 44.9% and 28th in three-point field goal percentage at 33.7%. Eight players are averaging more than double figures this season, with Jaylen Green leading the team in scoring with 21.5 points per game.

Fred VanVleet then leads the team in ball movement, with 6.1 assists per game. The offense boils down to Alperen Sengun, Green and Fred VanVleet as a core trio that can score consistently. They have a decent matchup in this game against a Trail Blazers defense that has struggled throughout. The Rockets are not impressive offensively, but they have the advantage in this game.

Finale Rockets-Trail Blazers Prediction & Pick

The Rockets are the better team and should win and easily cover this game. The Trail Blazers have struggled on defense and lack a consistent offense. The Rockets are hot, and thanks to Jalen Green and Alperen Senggun, they should win and cover this game easily.

Finals Rockets-Trail Blazers Prediction and Pick: Houston Rockets -11.5 (-110)