Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Odds & Betting Predictions - January 8, 2026

Rockets at Trail Blazers

3:00 am • KUNP
102 - 103

Rockets at Trail Blazers Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Rockets
5-0
-6.5
-7.5-108
o222.5-112
-259
Trail Blazers
3-0
u223.5
+7.5-112
u222.5-108
+220
location pinThursday 3:00 a.m.
January 08, 2026
Moda CenterPortland
Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Expert Picks
Matt Moore
Matt Moore
Last 30d: 62-60-3 (+2.3u)
POR +6.5-105
0.52u
Over 221.5-109
0.27u
Joe Dellera
Joe Dellera
Last 30d: 29-36-1 (+6.5u)
D.Avdija u26.5 Pts-110
1u
Deni Avdija has been tremendous this season for the Blazers and is the favorite to win the Most Improved Player award. However, this matchup against the Rockets presents a number of issues. Deni averages 25.9 points per game on the entire season and is coming off of 3 strong games against the Pelicans, the Spurs (no Wemby), and the Jazz. I’m selling here. One of the sneaky details about Deni this season is he averages the second-most FTAs per game behind Luka with 9.8 - yes, you read that right. He averages more FTA than your favorite foul merchant. He does this by relentlessly attacking the rim and getting into the paint. The Rockets allow the seventh-fewest FTAs per game and are above average at limiting paint scoring. And while Portland plays fast, the Rockets play at the third-slowest Pace in the league. Against bottom 10 Paces, Deni averages 24.7 and is under this line in 7/9 games. When he played the Rockets earlier this season he scored 22 points and fell below his FTA average. It’s tough fading a young star but this is a tough matchup.
Picks Office
Picks Office
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
Under 223.5-115
0.87u
The Degenerates
The Degenerates
Last 30d: 64-61-1 (-1.9u)
K.Durant o37.5 Pts+Rebs+Ast-118
1u
Kyle Murray
Kyle Murray
Last 30d: 162-153-8 (+15.3u)
K.Durant o26.5 Pts-122
1u
Player Prop Savant
Player Prop Savant
Last 30d: 86-70-0 (+14.6u)
Over 113.5 (2H)-114
1.14u
Cam Is Money
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
A.Thompson o18.5 Pts-114
1.32u
Bryan Fonseca
Bryan Fonseca
Last 30d: 9-9-0 (+0.3u)
D.Avdija u26.5 Pts-120
1u

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Previews & Analysis

  • Rockets vs Blazers: Dellera's NBA Pick for Wednesday article feature image

    Rockets vs Blazers: Dellera's NBA Pick for Wednesday

    Joe Dellera•
    Jan 8, 2026 UTC
  • NBA Player Props: 3 Picks for Wednesday article feature image

    NBA Player Props: 3 Picks for Wednesday

    Action Network Staff•
    Jan 7, 2026 UTC
  • NBA Best Bets: 6 Picks for Wednesday article feature image

    NBA Best Bets: 6 Picks for Wednesday

    Action Network Staff•
    Jan 7, 2026 UTC
See more NBA Coverage Right Arrow

Prop Odds Comparison

Right Arrow
Right Arrow

Loading props…

Line Movement Tracker

Right Arrow
Right Arrow

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Public Betting Percentages

Away Logo

Rockets

Public

42%

Bets%

58%

Money%

Matchup History

Against the Spread (ATS) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Trail Blazers
2-11-01-11-11-0
Rockets
5-02-03-03-02-0

Over/Under History

overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
Trail Blazers
2-10-12-01-11-0
Rockets
4-12-02-13-01-1

Straight-Up (ML) History

overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
Trail Blazers
3-0N/AN/A2-01-0
Rockets
5-0N/AN/A3-02-0

Last 5 Matchups

dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
Jan 6thUTAW 137-117-6 WO 242.5POR -230
Jan 4th@SASW 115-110+8 WU 234.5POR +260
Jan 3rd@NOPW 122-109-3.5 WU 240.5POR -162
Jan 1st@OKCL 95-124+15.5 LU 232.5OKC +747
Dec 30thDALW 125-122-2.5 WO 232.5POR -135

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Injury Updates

Trail Blazers Injuries

    Rockets Injuries

    • Marcus Smart
      PG

      Smart is questionable with arm

      Questionable

    • Steven Adams
      C

      Adams is out with calf

      Out

    • Alperen Sengun
      C

      Sengun is questionable with back

      Questionable

    • Reed Sheppard
      PG

      Sheppard is out with back

      Out

    Player Stats
    • scoring
      Deni Avdija logo
      Deni Avdija
      41
      ppg
    • rebounding
      Donovan Clingan logo
      Donovan Clingan
      7
      rpg
    • assists
      player logo
      -
      4
      apg
    • shooting
      Donovan Clingan logo
      Donovan Clingan
      55.6
      fg%
    Team Stats
    37-99 (37%)
    Field Goals
    36-83 (43%)
    20-29 (69%)
    Free Throws
    19-25 (76%)
    8-36 (22%)
    3P
    12-40 (30%)
    57
    Rebounds
    38
    20
    Assists
    21
    Turnovers
    8
    Steals
    7
    7
    Blocks
    3
    26
    Fouls
    21

    Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Odds Comparison

    Right Arrow

    Could not load odds

    Rockets at Trail Blazers Team Totals

    MatchupOverUnder
    Rockets
    5-0
    N/A
    N/A
    Trail Blazers
    3-0
    N/A
    N/A