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Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The fans at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Friday.
Oddsmakers opened the Trail Blazers as -6.5-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total opened at 228.5.
Last time out for Portland, they were a 119-98 loser as they battled the Heat at home. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in the match as a +2.5-point underdog, while 217 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Houston, they were a 109-101 loser as they battled the Jazz on the road. The Rockets earned a push in the match as a +8-point underdog, while 210 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Houston:
Team record: 1-4 SU,2-1-2 ATS
Houston is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
Portland:
Team record: 4-1 SU,4-1 ATS
Portland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Houston at Phoenix Sunday, October 30
Portland home to Memphis Wednesday, November 2