The Houston Rockets continue a four-game homestand at Toyota Center with Friday’s visit from Portland, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you’ll need to make the smartest bets at Tipico Sportsbook.
The Rockets-Trail Blazers game tips at 7 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.
The rebuilding Rockets are 3-3 in their last six games, but nearly all of their progress has come on the road. At Toyota Center, they are looking to break a winless streak that stretches all the way back to Dec. 8.
The Blazers won’t have injured star Damian Lillard, but they do have some momentum on the back of a 6-4 stretch in their last 10 games. Anfernee Simons has taken advantage of Portland’s suddenly open playing time in the backcourt and is having by far the best stretch of his young NBA career, averaging 24.2 points (47.2% FG, 43.7% on 3-pointers) and 7.2 assists in 37.1 minutes over his last 12 outings.
Portland (20-28) owns the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference, which would give them the final spot in the play-in tournament to qualify for the 2022 West playoffs. Houston (14-34) is six games back.
I love the determination of these young Rockets players. After a poor shooting night, rookie Jalen Green is out on the court after the game still putting up shots. That is something to get excited about. #Rockets #LightTheFuse #JalenGreen #Sarge pic.twitter.com/cOw7CJxJuK
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