The'Houston Rockets'(27-35) and Portland Trail Blazers (17-44) meet Friday. Tip-off from Moda Center is at 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rockets vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Trail Blazers lead 1-0
The Rockets have lost 4 of their last 6 games. They had a small 2-game winning streak snapped in a 122-116 home loss to the LA Clippers Wednesday but covered as 6.5-point underdogs.
The Blazers have lost 2 games in a row and 11 of their last 13. They lost 128-120 to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home Monday, covering as 13.5-point underdogs.