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Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Houston and Portland open a two-game set with both teams trending up. Each has won five of its last six, and both offenses are playing with confidence. The Rockets arrive after Kevin Durant buried a late three to beat Phoenix, a moment that carried personal weight after his offseason move to Houston.
Portland continues to play its best basketball of the season. The Trail Blazers routed Utah on Monday and followed that with a road win in San Antonio earlier in the week. Ball movement and defensive communication have fueled this stretch, and the energy at home has been noticeable.
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Line Movement and Odds
Houston opened -3 and has been bet down to -2, with early money backing Portland at home. The Rockets remain slight favorites despite missing a key interior piece.
The total opened at 231.5 and moved to 233, reflecting recent scoring form from both sides. Moneyline pricing still leans Houston, but the market is tighter than the first meeting between these teams.
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Matchup Breakdown
Houston’s edge is shot creation. Durant continues to score efficiently, and the Rockets generate clean perimeter looks when pace stays controlled. Without Alperen Sengun, interior playmaking drops, but Houston has compensated by spacing the floor and attacking mismatches.
Portland’s surge is driven by Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe. Avdija has been aggressive downhill and is shooting with confidence from deep. Portland shares the ball well during this stretch and has defended with purpose, forcing turnovers and limiting second chances.
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Injuries and Conditions
Houston Rockets
- Alperen Sengun, ankle, out
- Fred VanVleet, hip, probable
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Portland Trail Blazers
- Jrue Holiday, calf, out
- Jerami Grant, Achilles, out
See full Portland Trail Blazers injury report.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Houston has dominated the recent series, but Portland’s current form is legitimate. The Trail Blazers defend with more discipline at home and should benefit from the tighter rotation. Sengun’s absence limits Houston’s margin.
Projected Score: Rockets 118, Trail Blazers 115
Best Bet: Trail Blazers +2
Secondary Lean: Over 233
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