Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Best Bet – 4/12/2024

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Overview

• Date: April 12, 2024
• Venue: Moda Center
• Spread: Houston Rockets -5 (-110), Portland Trail Blazers 5 (-110)
• Total (Over/Under): 218
• Moneyline: Houston Rockets -190, Portland Trail Blazers 165

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Houston Rockets - 63%
• Portland Trail Blazers - 37%

Projected Win %:

• Houston Rockets - 92%
• Portland Trail Blazers - 8%

Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Preview

In a Friday night NBA matchup, the Houston Rockets (39-41) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (21-59) at the Moda Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 10:00 PM ET.

Both teams are coming off back-to-back games, which could be a disadvantage for them as their players have had less time to rest. The Rockets played yesterday and will have to travel once again for this road game, which may affect their performance. Despite being on the road, the Rockets are considered the favorites in this game.

The current spread for the game is Rockets -5.0, indicating that they are expected to win by at least 5 points. The Moneyline for the Rockets is -195, suggesting that they have a 64% chance of winning, while the Trail Blazers have a Moneyline of +165, giving them a 36% chance of victory.

The Trail Blazers have struggled recently, losing 37 of their last 50 games. On the other hand, the Rockets have had their fair share of difficulties on the road, losing 19 of their last 30 away games.

In their previous games, the Rockets fell short against the Utah Jazz, losing 124-121, while the Trail Blazers were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, with a final score of 100-92.

For those interested in player prop bets, keep an eye on Deandre Ayton's Points and Rebounds. It has been the most popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors seem to be favoring the Under, as the prop total opened at Under 38.5 Points and Rebounds (-110) and has since moved to 37.5 (-125).

As the Rockets and Trail Blazers face off, both teams will be looking to secure a victory. With the odds in their favor, the Rockets will aim to overcome the challenges of a back-to-back game and a long road trip. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers will seek to bounce back from their recent struggles and put up a strong fight on their home court.

Final Score Prediction: Houston Rockets 113.69 vs Portland Trail Blazers 96.49

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