Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Houston Rockets are set to play the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. The game will tip-off on January 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on KUNP.

The Rockets hold a record of 22-11 this season. They are ranked 5th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have a record of 17-20 and sit 9th in the same conference. Both teams are eager to start the season strong with a win.

Rockets vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Venue: Moda Center
• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Betting Odds: Rockets -6.5 (-109), Trail Blazers +6.5 (-111)

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets are preparing for their next game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Recently, they have shown mixed results, with a narrow win over the Phoenix Suns and a loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin Durant is a key player, leading the team in scoring with 25.7 points per game.

In their recent win against the Suns, Kevin Durant scored 26 points, showing his importance to the team. Amen Thompson also contributed with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Rockets’ solid defense helped them limit the Suns to 97 points.

On the injury front, the Rockets will miss Alperen Sengün, who is out with an ankle sprain. Fred VanVleet is also out for the season due to a knee injury. Despite these absences, the team will rely on their strong rebounding, as they lead the league with 48.8 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a win against the Utah Jazz, with a score of 137-117. Deni Avdija was a standout performer, scoring 33 points and contributing 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Shaedon Sharpe also had a strong game, adding 29 points and 7 assists to the team’s success.

In their previous games, the Trail Blazers managed to secure wins against the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans. Against the Spurs, Avdija recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. Donovan Clingan played a key role against the Pelicans, securing 15 rebounds and scoring 11 points.

The Trail Blazers have several players out due to injuries, including Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard. Holiday is dealing with a calf strain, while Lillard is recovering from a torn Achilles. Despite these challenges, the team has managed to maintain a strong offensive presence, averaging 116.9 points per game this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rockets are favored by 6.5 points against the Trail Blazers. Houston has a solid defense, allowing only 111 points per game, while the Trail Blazers give up 119.6 points per game. With Houston’s strong defense and Portland’s struggles, taking the Rockets to cover the -6.5 spread seems like a good pick.

The over/under for the game is set at 225 points. The Rockets average 119.4 points, and the Trail Blazers average 116.9 points. Given these stats and both teams’ offensive capabilities, the total score could exceed 225. Therefore, taking the over is a reasonable choice.