Houston Rockets v Portland Trail Blazers: Prediction for the NBA match
Teams have played 49 matches before this match. In them, the Houston Rockets were stronger in 24 matches and the Portland Trail Blazers won 26 times. Despite such a difference, the meeting promises to be tense and we will try to determine the favorite of the meeting.
Houston Rockets
Houston has recently leveled the game a bit. But this is clearly not enough to improve their standings. The Rockets are 15th in the Western Conference with nine wins and 19 losses. In the last match the team from Texas lost at home to Miami (108:111). Prior to this, Milwaukee (97:92) and Phoenix (111:97) were beaten at home. The participation of Alperen Shengyun, the best in the team in rebounding and Tari Eason, who spends an average of 20 minutes on the floor, is questionable.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is constantly balancing on the border of the playoff zone in the current championship. With 16 wins and 13 losses the Blazers are in sixth place in the Western Conference standings. The team from Oregon in the last match lost away to Dallas (110:130). However, before that, Minnesota were beaten at home (124:118, 133:112) and San Antonio away (128:112). The Chauncey Billups team is approaching the match with a combat squad. All leaders are healthy and eager to fight. Including the best in points and assists Anferny Simons. Want more up-to-date basketball betting tips and stay informed? Subscribe to updates of the best sports betting sites rating Odds2Win.
Prediction
Portland needs to score points against teams like Houston to make it to the playoffs. There is no doubt that the team will make every effort to achieve success. The Blazers in October on their site have already inflicted a crushing defeat on the team from Texas. This time the game will have to follow a similar scenario. Moreover, the Rockets can miss the match Shengyun. Our prediction is Portland's victory at 1.60. Houston averages 112 points in home games, Portland averages 109 away. In the first head-to-head match of the current season, teams managed to overcome the mark of 235 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time the game will turn out to be quite productive. Moreover, all team leaders will have to take part in the match. Our prediction is for the total over 225.5 points, including overtime for 1.72. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.60. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
