LiontipsHouston vs Portland. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Houston has won six of its last seven games. In the game on November 21, the Rockets crushed Indiana on their home court with a score of 130:113. The greatest contribution to the victory was made by Alperen Şengün, who made a double-double (31 points, 12 rebounds, two assists). Jabari Smith recorded 23 points, Fred VanVleet - 18, Jaylen Green - 14. The team from Texas (11 wins and five losses) occupies third place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Houston approaches the upcoming match with a fighting squad.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston and Portland average 220 points in head-to-head matches (statistics for the last ten matches).
Estimated composition
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Dillon Brooks - Jabari Smith - Alperen Sengun.
Current form
Portland has won three of its last four games. On November 21, the Blazers lost 99-109 to Oklahoma City. The best player on the losing team was Shadon Sharpe, who scored 21 points, grabbed four rebounds and made two assists. Jerami Grant and Toumani Kamara each scored 14 points. Deni Avdija added 13 points. Chauncey Billups' team (six wins and nine losses) is in 13th place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team starting players Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons are still in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland has beaten Houston 97 times in the franchise regular season history. The Rockets have beaten the Blazers 117 times.
Estimated composition
Scoot Henderson - Jerami Grant - Shadon Sharp - Donovan Clingan - Toumani Kamara.
Trends
Williams Total Rebounds Under 7.5
Williams averages 6.8 rebounds per game.
1.87Henderson Total Assists Over 6.5
Henderson averages 5.9 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Houston started the season quite confidently and is rightfully among the championship leaders. Portland indicators are noticeably worse. Bookmakers' analysts consider the Rockets to be the undisputed favorites of the upcoming match. We have to agree with them. The team from the Lone Star State will have to beat an opponent weakened by injuries on its home court with the support of its fans.
Our prediction is a Houston victory with a handicap of (-10.5) points, including overtime, at 1.74
Bet on individual total
Houston will put its strongest lineup on the court. With all the leaders on the court, the team from Texas shows acceptable efficiency. The average score is 114.7. And in home games it is noticeably higher - 118.6. And this time Udoka charges will be able to decently load the basket of a not very strong opponent.
Our prediction is Houston individual total over 118.5 points including overtime at 2.06
Bet on the first half
The Houston basketball players will start the game with Portland in a great mood after a crushing victory over Indiana. There is no doubt that the Rockets will try to achieve victory in front of their fans. The players of Udoka team will show who is the boss on the court from the first minutes of the match and will seize the initiative.
Our prediction is a Houston win in the first half of the game for 1.31
