The Houston Rockets (10-3) entertain the Portland Trail Blazers (5-8) Monday night at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for just after 8 p.m. ET. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Rockets odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Trail Blazers at Rockets: Key injuries
Trail Blazers
- SG Carmelo Anthony (coach’s decision) out
Rockets
- C Clint Capela (concussion) probable
Trail Blazers at Rockets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Rockets 123, Trail Blazers 113
Moneyline (ML)
The ROCKETS (-303) are 5-1 on the moneyline at home and 10-3 overall while Portland is 5-8 overall and 4-4 away from home.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Houston started off the season 0-4 against the spread but has covered in six of nine games since, including all three at home. Portland has managed to stay close in away games and is 5-3 ATS on the road.
The ROCKETS (-7.5, -105) will seal this game late along with the cover.
Over/Under (O/U)
Take the OVER (-120) on the projected total of 229.5. It’s a low number given the average point totals for both sides. Also, Houston is on a seven-game winning streak averaging over 120 points per contest.
The Rockets love to push the pace and the Over is where we lean Monday night with a small wager.
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