Trail Blazers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 19 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 19, 2025, 3:09AM | Published: Jan 18, 2025, 1:20AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will sqaure off with the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson, the Trail Blazers are up against a Rockets team that includes Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Trail Blazers vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Portland vs Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets an 80% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $5.00, Rockets $1.18
- Line: Trail Blazers +10.5 ($1.91), Rockets -10.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 223 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $5.00 and the Rockets at $1.18.
The Trail Blazers are 10.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-10.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+10.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 223-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +10.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 223 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Trail Blazers vs Rockets best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our preferred option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Rockets at Moda Center on Sunday is the Rockets prevailing 116-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Sunday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 19 | 5 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Jerami Grant | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| Toumani Camara | 10 | 6 | 2 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 11 | 7 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Cam Whitmore | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Houston match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Rockets at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 19 January 2025
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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