Trail Blazers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 9, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Mar 8, 2024, 12:05PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the favoured Houston Rockets in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by the likes of Anfernee Simons, Duop Reath and Dalano Banton, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Rockets side that includes Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Rockets
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Portland-Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 70% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
More: Trail Blazers vs Rockets Match Centre
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $3.45, Rockets $1.39
- Line: Trail Blazers +6.5 ($2.00), Rockets -6.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 218.5 Points): Over $1.81, Under $2.06
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Trail Blazers at $3.45 and the Rockets at $1.39.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 6.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Rockets (-6.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 218.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.81 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+6.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 218.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.45 with Betfair (1.3% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +6.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 218.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (51% probability)
Today's Trail Blazers vs Rockets betting tips are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you place smarter 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 recommended option because of the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal 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 Saturday has the Rockets winning 111-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Portland vs Houston on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun is projected to have 26 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the Rockets.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 24 | 4 | 6 |
| Duop Reath | 18 | 7 | 2 |
| Dalano Banton | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| Toumani Camara | 10 | 6 | 1 |
| Kris Murray | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 26 | 11 | 6 |
| Jalen Green | 20 | 6 | 4 |
| Fred VanVleet | 19 | 4 | 9 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs Houston game at Moda Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Trail Blazers vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Rockets at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Saturday 9 March 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Portland vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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