The Houston Rockets (35-35) are favorites, by 14.5 points as they host the Portland Trail Blazers (19-52) on March 25, 2024 at Toyota Center. This matchup features one of the hottest squads in the league versus one of the coldest, as the Rockets have won eight in a row, and are 9-1 in their past 10 games. The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, have lost six straight, and have gone 2-8 in their past 10. The matchup’s point total is 224.
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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rockets | -14.5 | 224 |
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Injury Report as of March 25
Rockets: Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Cam Whitmore: Out (Knee), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Out (Leg)
Trail Blazers: Jerami Grant: Doubtful (Hamstring), Malcolm Brogdon: Out (Elbow), Deandre Ayton: Questionable (Elbow), Anfernee Simons: Questionable (Knee), Matisse Thybulle: Questionable (Ankle), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Abdomen)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Trail Blazers (+14.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (224) |
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) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.3 (16th) | Points Scored | 107.8 (28th) |
| 112.7 (11th) | Points Allowed | 115.9 (17th) |
| 46.0 (3rd) | Rebounds | 42.0 (26th) |
| 11.4 (6th) | Off. Rebounds | 12.3 (5th) |
| 12.5 (16th) | 3pt Made | 11.7 (23rd) |
| 24.9 (24th) | Assists | 23.0 (30th) |
| 12.3 (10th) | Turnovers | 14.3 (26th) |
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Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 70 | 19.5 | 5 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 63 | 16.9 | 3.7 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| Dillon Brooks | 61 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.9 |
| Amen Thompson | 51 | 8.7 | 6 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Aaron Holiday | 67 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Trail Blazers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 46 | 22.6 | 3.6 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 3.4 |
| Jerami Grant | 54 | 21 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Deandre Ayton | 47 | 15.8 | 11.1 | 1.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| Dalano Banton | 20 | 14.3 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Scoot Henderson | 52 | 13.1 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Betting Trends
- The Rockets have 39 wins in 70 games against the spread this season.
- The Rockets have played 70 games this year, and 33 of them have gone over the total.
- In 34 games this season, Houston and its opponent have combined to score more than 224 points.
- Rockets games average 226.9 total points per game this season, 2.9 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Trail Blazers are 34-36-1 against the spread this year.
- Portland’s ATS record as a 14.5-point underdog or greater is 5-1.
- The Trail Blazers have seen 36 of their 71 games go over the point total.
- So far this season, 38 Portland’s games have featured more than 224 points scored.
- Trail Blazers games average 223.7 total points, 0.3 less than the total for this matchup.
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