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Houston @ Portland

Current Records: Houston 1-4; Portland 4-1

What to Know

This Friday, the Houston Rockets are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 117.6 points per contest. They will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to Moda Center at the Rose Quarter at 10 p.m. ET Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The Rockets came up short against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, falling 109-101. Point guard Kevin Porter (24 points) was the top scorer for Houston.

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have to be hurting after a devastating 119-98 defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Shooting guard Anfernee Simons had a pretty forgettable game, playing for 29 minutes with.

Houston is expected to lose this next one by 5. They might be worth taking a chance on against the spread, however, as they are currently on a two-game streak of ATS wins.

Houston had enough points to win and then some against Portland when the two teams previously met in March, taking their game 115-98. Will Houston repeat their success, or do the Trail Blazers have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 10 p.m. ET
  • Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter -- Portland, Oregon
  • TV: ATTSN Southwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $11.86

Odds

The Trail Blazers are a 5-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Houston have won 13 out of their last 25 games against Portland.

  • Mar 26, 2022 - Houston 115 vs. Portland 98
  • Mar 25, 2022 - Houston 125 vs. Portland 106
  • Jan 28, 2022 - Portland 125 vs. Houston 110
  • Nov 12, 2021 - Portland 104 vs. Houston 92
  • May 10, 2021 - Portland 140 vs. Houston 129
  • Jan 28, 2021 - Houston 104 vs. Portland 101
  • Dec 26, 2020 - Portland 128 vs. Houston 126
  • Aug 04, 2020 - Portland 110 vs. Houston 102
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Portland 125 vs. Houston 112
  • Jan 15, 2020 - Portland 117 vs. Houston 107
  • Nov 18, 2019 - Houston 132 vs. Portland 108
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Portland 110 vs. Houston 101
  • Dec 11, 2018 - Houston 111 vs. Portland 103
  • Oct 30, 2018 - Portland 104 vs. Houston 85
  • Apr 05, 2018 - Houston 96 vs. Portland 94
  • Mar 20, 2018 - Houston 115 vs. Portland 111
  • Jan 10, 2018 - Houston 121 vs. Portland 112
  • Dec 09, 2017 - Houston 124 vs. Portland 117
  • Mar 30, 2017 - Portland 117 vs. Houston 107
  • Nov 27, 2016 - Houston 130 vs. Portland 114
  • Nov 17, 2016 - Houston 126 vs. Portland 109
  • Feb 25, 2016 - Houston 119 vs. Portland 105
  • Feb 10, 2016 - Portland 116 vs. Houston 103
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Portland 96 vs. Houston 79
  • Nov 18, 2015 - Houston 108 vs. Portland 103