The Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) host the Houston Rockets (2-3) at Moda Center, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET on Friday, October 28, 2022. The Rockets are 4-point underdogs in the game. The over/under for the matchup is 222.5 points.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing the Trail Blazers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Trail Blazers have -177 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +149 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 222.5 points.
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, October 28, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ATSW
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Betting Trends
Against the spread, the Trail Blazers are 4-1-0 this season. Portland has yet to play a game this season where it is listed as the favorite. Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over on one of five set point totals.
In the Rockets’ five games this year, they have three wins against the spread. Houston has compiled a 2-3 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 40% of those games). Rockets games this year have hit the over on one of five set point totals (20%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Trail Blazers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Damian Lillard | 5 | 29.4 | 4 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 4 |
Anfernee Simons | 5 | 16.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.8 |
Jerami Grant | 5 | 15.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
Josh Hart | 5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
Jusuf Nurkic | 5 | 8.6 | 10.4 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0 |
Rockets
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 5 | 21.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3 |
Kevin Porter Jr. | 5 | 21.2 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2 |
Alperen Sengun | 3 | 13.7 | 9 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Eric Gordon | 4 | 13.5 | 2 | 3 | 0.8 | 0 | 1.3 |
Jabari Smith Jr. | 5 | 13.2 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Injury Report
Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard: Out (Calf), Justise Winslow: Probable (Ankle), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist), Trendon Watford: Out (Knee), Gary Payton: Out (Abdomen)
Rockets: Alperen Sengun: Probable (Illness), Bruno Fernando: Out (Knee), TyTy Washington Jr.: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is posting 105.8 points per game this season (23rd-ranked in NBA), but it has really shined defensively, surrendering only 104 points per game (fifth-best).
Portland is draining 11.6 treys per game this year (19th-ranked in NBA), and it sports a 38.7% three-point percentage (fifth-best). The Trail Blazers are attempting 47.8 two-pointers per game this year, which account for 61.4% of the shots they’ve taken (and 68.3% of the team’s baskets). Meanwhile, they are attempting 30 three-pointers per contest, which are 38.6% of their shots (and 31.7% of the team’s buckets).
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
Houston puts up 105.4 points per game and allow 110.8, making them 24th in the league on offense and 16th on defense.
Houston makes 12 3-pointers per game and shoots 34.9% from beyond the arc, ranking 16th and 19th, respectively, in the NBA. In 2022-23, the Rockets have taken 38.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 61.1% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 31.9% of the Rockets’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 68.1% have been 2-pointers.
Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this matchup is the Trail Blazers, and we predict that Rockets will cover the spread (Trail Blazers -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 222.5 points.
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