Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 18, 2025

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Houston Rockets on Saturday for their third and final encounter of the 2024-25 regular season. With both teams currently tied at 1-1 in their season series, this matchup will determine the winner.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers game details and odds

The Rockets-Trail Blazers matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday at Moda Center in Portland.

The game will be broadcast locally on Space City Home Network in Houston and KUNP and KATU 2.2 in Portland. Fans can also stream the game live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Rockets (-460) vs Trail Blazers (+400)

Spread: Rockets (-10.5) vs Trail Blazers (+10.5)

Total (O/U): -110 (o224.5) / -110 (u224.5)

Note: The odds could change before tipoff.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Preview

Ahead of Saturday's matchup, the Houston Rockets stand second in the Western Conference with a 27-13 record and have won six of their last 10 games. They are coming off a 132-127 road loss against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, with Jalen Green leading their losing effort with 28 points, five rebounds, four assists and one block.

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers are 13th in the West with a 13-27 record, having won three of their last 10 games. They are on a four-game losing streak after a 118-89 defeat at home to the LA Clippers on Thursday. Dalano Banton led the Blazers' effort with 23 points, three rebounds, an assist and a steal off the bench.

The Rockets will be without Jock Landale and Jabari Smith Jr. for the upcoming game. On the other hand, Portland will be without Donovan Clingan and Matisse Thybulle, while Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant are questionable to play.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips

Jalen Green is expected to surpass 30.5 combined points, rebounds and assists in the upcoming game. He has consistently exceeded this mark in his last seven outings and is anticipated to continue his hot streak.

On the other hand, Anfernee Simmons might fall short of 28.5 combined points and rebounds. He's averaging 25.8 this season and hasn't reached the mark in his last two games. Additionally, he averaged 21.0 points, rebounds and assists in the two matchups against the Rockets this season.

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

With their momentum and depth, the Rockets are clear favorites to win against the Trail Blazers and return to their winning ways.