Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers: Bet on Offense

The Houston Rockets will host the Portland Trail Blazers in another NBA regular season game. Portland has already beaten the Rockets on the road this season. Will Houston get revenge?

Houston form

After aroad trip of three wins and two losses, the Houston Rockets returned to their arena and hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The Rockets performed poorly on defense, allowing their opponent to score a lot of points. The Houston Rockets suffered their 34th loss of the current NBA season (104-134). At the moment, the Rockets are sitting last in the Western Conference standings.

Portland form

The Portland Trail Blazers have also not surprised at all in recent home appearances. First, Portland lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves (107-109), and then to the Dallas Mavericks. In the last game, the team failed on defense, 112-132. Portland is 10th in the Western Conference table.

Head-to-head encounters

The current NBA season has already witnessed the Portland Trail Blazers outplay the Houston Rockers at the Toyota Center. That game ended with a score of 104-92.

Key stats

• The Houston Rockets have lost the first half in 6 of their last 8 games against the Portland Trail Blazers;
• The Houston Rockets have lost the first quarter in 5 of their last 6 games against the Portland Trail Blazers;
• Houston's last ten games in the NBA regular season had the average point total of 232;
• The Portland Trail Blazers have won the first quarter in 6 of their last 7 NBA appearances.

Expert Betting Tips

Two teams that can by no means boast good form on defense are to meet. We'll place our money on offense for the upcoming game, as both teams look much better in this aspect. In addition, let us not forget that the Rockets have averaged 232 points in their last ten NBA games. Let's take a look at the line with the total in the game and the fact that both teams will score at least 100 points.

Betting options

• Total Over (230) for 1.66;
• Both Teams To Score 100 Or More Points + W2 for 2.10;
• H2 (-2.5) for 1.92.