The Rockets will play the Blazers on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will tip-off on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers, is currently 83.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 13-7 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers come to the floor sporting a 8-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 10th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 11th (114.0) for average points scored per game. The Portland Trail Blazers stand 24th, averaging 107.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.0 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 24th in the league. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 7th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-1 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers, come to the game with a 4-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 27-13 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 13-27 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Houston Rockets sail into Portland to plunder...excitement brewing in the Trail Blazers venue for this clash...Rockets with a mighty 27-13 record, while Blazers lag behind...Houston dominates their division at 9-1, while Portland struggles at 4-4...Rockets average 114.0 points per game, Blazers at 107.9...be sure to review each team's performance stats...our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below.
Best Rockets at Blazers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -10.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +10.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 222.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 222.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -550 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Blazers
1/18/25 10:10pm EST | -10.5 -110+10.5 -110 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +10.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 10 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 11 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -10.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 11 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 10 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Blazers
Game to Overtime
1/18/25 10:10pm EST | Yes +1650No -10000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -120Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -14523.5 u +105Bet |
Jerami Grant
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
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Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -130Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 36.5 o +10036.5 u -130Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -115Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11524.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Jerami Grant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/18/25 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 38 | 25 | 0.603 | +15.0 | 20-10 | 18-14 | 11-3 | 23-16 | 112.6 | 109.2 | +3.4 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 28 | 36 | 0.438 | +25.5 | 16-14 | 12-22 | 5-9 | 15-29 | 110.4 | 114.3 | -3.9 | L2 | 5-5 |
Houston Rockets & Portland Trail Blazers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Portland Trail Blazers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.