Rockets vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 24, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 24, 2024

The Houston Rockets (20-22) host the Portland Trail Blazers (12-31) at Toyota Center on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The contest begins at 8:00 PM ET and airs on Spac. The Trail Blazers are 10-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 219.5 points.

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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Rockets -10 219.5

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Injury Report as of January 24

Rockets: Victor Oladipo: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Jeff Green: Questionable (Calf), Reggie Bullock: Questionable (Back)

Trail Blazers: Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdomen), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Moses Brown: Out (Wrist)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (-10)
Total Pick Over (219.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings

Rockets Avg. (Rank) Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank)
112.5 (23rd) Points Scored 107.6 (30th)
112.1 (9th) Points Allowed 117.0 (19th)
45.2 (6th) Rebounds 41.5 (26th)
10.6 (18th) Off. Rebounds 12.1 (6th)
12.0 (21st) 3pt Made 12.2 (20th)
24.8 (25th) Assists 22.3 (30th)
12.3 (8th) Turnovers 14.3 (27th)

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Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 42 22 9.2 5 1.2 0.8 0.6
Fred VanVleet 40 17.3 3.8 8.5 1 0.8 3.1
Jalen Green 42 17.1 4.6 3.2 0.6 0.3 2
Jabari Smith Jr. 40 13.7 8.7 1.5 0.6 0.8 1.7
Dillon Brooks 33 13.7 3.5 1.5 1 0.1 1.9

Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anfernee Simons 21 22.5 3.4 4.8 0.5 0.1 3.3
Jerami Grant 38 21.6 3.6 2.4 0.8 0.7 2.2
Malcolm Brogdon 34 15.6 3.6 5.3 0.7 0.2 2.1
Deandre Ayton 27 12.5 10.3 1.5 1 0.7 0
Scoot Henderson 34 12.4 3.1 4.8 0.6 0.2 1.2

Betting Trends

  • The Rockets’ record against the spread is 21-19-2.
  • Houston is unbeaten ATS (1-0) as a 10-point favorite or greater this year.
  • Out of 42 Rockets games so far this season, 19 have gone over the total.
  • Houston and its opponent have broken the 219.5-point mark 23 times this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 219.5 points, 5.1 fewer than the average total in this season’s Rockets contests.
  • Against the spread, the Trail Blazers are 20-23-0 this year.
  • As a 10-point underdog or more, Portland is 7-6 against the spread.
  • The Trail Blazers have seen 19 of their 43 games hit the over.
  • There have been 27 Portland’s games this year with more than 219.5 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Trail Blazers games this year (219.5) is 5.0 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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