The Portland Trail Blazers arrive in Houston for their fourth consecutive road game. They will face the Houston Rockets, who are looking to continue the solid home form that’s lifted them to a 7‑3 start. Houston is a heavy favorite at home, but Portland is on the hunt for a second straight road win on Friday night. Here, I break down this matchup on the court and give you my Trail Blazers vs Rockets prediction for Friday night.
Our Trail Blazers vs Rockets Pick
- Pick: Rockets −8.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets
- Date & Time: Friday, November 14, 2025, 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
- Houston is off to a strong 7‑3 start, averaging 124.0 points and allowing 113.0 per game. Portland comes in at 6‑5, scoring 121.0 points per game while giving up 119.1 per game.
- Portland has some notable absences. Their backcourt is missing Scoot Henderson (hamstring), Matisse Thybulle (thumb), and Blake Wesley (foot). Damian Lillard is also out for the season for Portland.
- Houston has a key injury to Dorian Finney‑Smith (ankle) and Fred VanVleet remains out for the season. But the Rockets have still managed to dominate offensively and get the job done at home, where they are 3-1 to start the season.
- Portland just came off a 125‑117 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans where they shot very well from the field. But there is a big difference between playing well against the lowly Pelicans and a team with championship aspirations like the Rockets. We will see if Portland can sustain the level they showed against New Orleans here.
Head‑to‑Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of four regular-season games between the Rockets and Trail Blazers this season.
- Houston is 7-3 against the spread going into this game.
- The Trail Blazers are 6-5 against the spread for the season.
- Houston games are 8-1-1 to the over to this point in the year.
- Portland has gone over the total in 8 of its 11 games.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Alperen Şengün | Over 9.5 rebounds |
| Deni Avdija | Over 23.5 points |
Trail Blazers vs Rockets Model Projection
Score Projection: Rockets 124 – Trail Blazers 115
Win Probability: Rockets 82%, Trail Blazers 18%
Final Thoughts
Houston’s hot start at home this season has made them a major player in the Western Conference. My expectation for this game is for that hot start to continue. I’ll lay the points with the Rockets in this game, as they should light up the scoreboard against the inconsistent defense of the Trail Blazers. Look for the duo of Durant and Sengun to have especially big games to give Houston the upper hand once and for all here.
