LiontipsPortland vs. Houston. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Portland continues to suffer setbacks. The last time the Trail Blazers won was ten days ago, when they beat New Orleans on the road (119:100). Since then, the Oregon team has suffered four setbacks. In the last match, the team lost to the Clippers at home (89:118).
Portland played its last game without Jeremy Grant. Of course, the absence of one of the main snipers affected the team performance. No one was able to replace him. Only Dalano Banton scored 23 points. The rest of the Trail Blazers players were not memorable in any way.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Danny Avdija, Matis Thybulle.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland is one of the worst home teams in the Western Conference, losing 11 of 19 games at home this season.
Probable line-up : Ayton - Simons, Henderson - Kamara, Sharp.
Current form
Houston continues to occupy the second place in the Western Conference standings and is not going to give up its positions yet. Aimee Udoka charges are acting very confidently. At the moment, they have managed to win 27 matches. By the way, Memphis has the same number, but the Rockets are higher due to better additional indicators.
It is worth adding that two days ago Houston 5-game winning streak was interrupted. Despite the resistance, the Rockets lost to Sacramento on the road (127:132). They looked pretty good during the match, but luck was not on their side that evening.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jabari Smith.
Interesting facts for betting
Houston is considered one of the best road teams in the West. This season, Aimee Udoka men have won 13 of 20 games on the road.
Probable lineup : Plumlee - Booker, Jones - Dunn, Durant.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Houston win
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, the Rockets won the opening segment
1.55Bet 1st quarter: total under 50.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 50 points were not scored in the first quarter
1.82Tip and bets
Portland doesn't always look hopeless. Sometimes the Pathfinders manage to show a good game and even surprise. At the end of last year, for example, the Trail Blazers beat Denver and Dallas on their home court.
It is precisely the home crowd factor that gives Portland some chances for success. Despite Houston excellent play, we believe that the hosts will put up some resistance. We do not believe in a rout of the Trail Blazers.
Our prediction is Portland with a handicap of (+11.5) points for 1.80
Bet on total
Portland has been completely unimpressive in attack lately. It is likely that nothing will change in the meeting with Houston. Most likely, the opponents will not overcome the 227.5 point mark.
Betting Tip - total under 227.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
Ayton is not impressive in his efficiency at all. DeAndre has slowed down significantly lately. It is unlikely that he will break through in the duel with Houston. Most likely, they will focus on defending the Portland ring.
Prediction - Deandre Ayton: Under 11.5 points at 1.78
