The Houston Rockets (29-17) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (20-27) in a Western Conference matchup Wednesday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Rockets-Trail Blazers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Rockets at Trail Blazers: Key injuries
Rockets
- SG James Harden (thigh) questionable
- C Clint Capela (heel) questionable
- SF Gerald Green (foot) out
- C Nene Hilario (groin) out
Trail Blazers
- SG Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (knee) out
- PF Skal Labissiere (knee) out
- PF Zach Collins (shoulder) out
Rockets at Trail Blazers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Rockets 121, Trail Blazers 117
Moneyline (ML)
The ROCKETS (-128) are the favorites over the Trail Blazers (+105) on the road for Wednesday night’s contest. After a big losing streak, the Rockets have bounced back some, winning three of their last four games. With Portland being just an average home team (11-11), expect the Rockets to emerge victorious as they should Harden should be back in the lineup.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The ROCKETS (-1.5, -115) are favored by less than a full basket. Portland has been atrocious against the spread at home as of late, failing to cover in seven of its last eight games. What is even worse is the fact the Blazers have failed to cover in nine of their last 10 games against a Western Conference opponent. While both teams have their flaws, expect the Rockets to cover this small spread Wednesday despite being on the road.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 236.5, which feels about right for a game between the Rockets and Trail Blazers. Both teams are among the best offenses in the NBA and each lacks the ability to stop opponents. With Harden back into the lineup, look for this game to be a high-scoring contest with the OVER 236.5 (-115) hitting in Portland.
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