Rockets vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 25, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 24, 2024

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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