The Houston Rockets (10-3) welcome the Portland Trail Blazers (5-8) to Toyota Center. The Rockets are a 6.5-point favorite and look to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 231.5 points and it can be seen on NBATV at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, 2019.
Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last matchup. The Rockets (2-point underdogs) defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-105, while the Trail Blazers (1.5-point underdog) beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-116. The Houston game went 0.5 points under the projected point total of 230.5, while the Portland game finished 11.5 points over the projected point total of 225.5.
The Trail Blazers held the Spurs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 24.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.522 (above their season average of 0.507). Houston, on the other hand, dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.6 (better than their season average of 12.7) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.523). Minnesota was 16.1 and 0.524, respectively, for those same stats. James Harden led the way for Houston, recording 49 points, six assists and five rebounds. Meanwhile, CJ McCollum fueled Portland with 32 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
The Trail Blazers edged out the Rockets in this series last year, securing victories in two out of three contests. In the last matchup, Portland won 110-101. The Trail Blazers’ 8.1 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Rockets, who had a mark of 11.8. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Of the Trail Blazers’ 13 games, seven have finished over the total. Portland comes into the contest with records of 5-8 straight up (SU) and 6-6-1 against the spread (ATS).
Of the Rockets’ 13 games, 9 have finished under the total. Moreover, Houston owns records of 10-3 SU and 7-6 ATS.
The aggressive Houston offense seems poised to dominate from the foul line. The Rockets currently rank first in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.251, while Portland ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.255).
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets ATS Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Rockets rank 20th in points in the paint per game (44.9) while the Trail Blazers rank 25th (42.8).
- Houston ranks fourth in second chance points per game (15.0) while Portland ranks 24th in second chance points allowed per game (15.8).
- The Rockets average 46.5 rebounds per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank 25th in rebounds allowed per game (48.2).
- Portland puts up 13.8 fast-break points per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Houston ranks 26th in fast-break points allowed per game (16.5).
- Houston ranks eighth in steals per game (8.2) while Portland ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (7.7).
- The Rockets rank ninth in points off turnovers per game (18.7) while the Trail Blazers rank 28th (13.5).
- The Rockets rank 12th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Trail Blazers rank 24th in blocks allowed per game (6.3).
- Houston ranks 25th in assists per game (20.8) while Portland ranks 29th (17.8).
- Portland ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (31.5) while Houston ranks 25th (36.8).
- Houston is 2-0 when they allow less than 100 points, while Portland is 1-0.
- The Rockets are 10-3 when they reach 100 points, while the Trail Blazers are 5-7.
- Portland is 5-2-1 ATS on the road, while Houston is 3-3 ATS at home.
- The total has gone over in 3 of the Rockets’ 6 home games, while 4 of the Trail Blazers’ 8 road games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Rockets are 5-0 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Houston has 5 unders, while Portland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (3.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.0 points per game (12.2 below their season average).
- The Trail Blazers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 1.2 for the season.
