<p>The Trail Blazers got blown up last night at Dallas 130-110 and now visit the Rockets, who are rested and have been sizzling at home, going 6-0-1 versus the spread in their last seven. The oddsmaker has made the Trail Blazers a -4 road fav, with the total line offered up at 229.</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>Trail Blazers</b>
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<li>Gary Payton II (Out) Abdomen</li>
<li>Nassir Little (Out) Hip</li>
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<p><br><b>Rockets</b><br>
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<li>Jae'Sean Tate (Out) Ankle</li>
<li>Alperen Sengün (Probable) Ankle</li>
<li>Tari Eason (Probable) Ankle</li>
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, Portland is 16-13 overall. When taking to the road, Portland has a mark of 9-7 and a win percentage of 56%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 19-10-0 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 3-2 in their past five games and 4-1 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 5-5 SU and 6-4 ATS.</p>
<p>Most recently, Portland lost to the Mavericks by a score of 130-110. Damian Lillard and his 24 points were not enough for the team to pull out a win as 4-point underdogs. The Trail Blazers also finished with an ATS loss in the game.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Houston is 9-19 overall. When playing at home, Houston has a mark of 6-6 and a win percentage of 50%. Currently, the team is 15th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 13-13-2 vs. the spread. In Houston's last five games, the Rockets have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 3-2 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 5-5 and 5-5 ATS.</p>
<p>In their most recent game, Houston was unable to come home with a victory against the Heat, losing by a score of 111-108. Despite Jalen Green leading the team with 22 points, the Rockets were unable to overcome their status as 2-point underdogs. The Rockets also ended up with an ATS loss in the game.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Trail Blazers picked up the 125-111 win over the Rockets. The Trail Blazers' point margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as a 4.5-point favorite. This has been the only matchup between the two teams this season. Through the last five matchups between the teams, Portland has an ATS mark of 3-2. But, looking at the scoring margin in these games, an average of just 1 point per game separates the teams. A combined average of 221 points per game was achieved in these matchups, leading to an over-under mark of 2-3.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>This season, the Trail Blazers' offense averages 112.5 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. In terms of pace, Portland has been playing at one of the slower tempo's in the league, averaging just 97.3 possessions per game. Portland's 3-point shooting numbers are below the league average, as they have hit just 38.9% of their looks from deep. On average, the team gets up 32.9 3-point shots per game, placing them 17th in the NBA. The defense has been a struggle for Portland, as they are currently allowing 115.1 points per game. The team's 3-point shooting defense has been a problem this year. So far, opposing offenses have hit 36.95% of their looks from the outside.</p>
<p>Coming into today's game, Anfernee Simons is the leading scorer for Portland at 23.0 points per game. This season, Simons has a field goal percentage of 44.5%. The team's second-leading scorer is Jerami Grant, at 21.9 points per contest.</p>
<p>Coming into the game, Houston's offense is ranked just 25th in scoring at 110.2 points per game. This has come while being the 18th-ranked unit in pace. So far, the Rockets are averaging 99.3 possessions per contest. The Rockets have been able to put together a strong offensive attack despite sitting just 24th in 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are among the league leaders in attempts at 34.8 attempts per game. The defense has been a struggle for Houston, as they are currently allowing 118.2 points per game. In terms of their 3-point defense, opposing teams have hit 35.03% of their looks from deep, placing the Rockets 14th in the NBA.</p>
<p>Jalen Green is the top scorer for the Rockets, with an average of 21.8 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 41.6%. Kevin Porter Jr. is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 18.8 points per game.</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px; color:#008000;">Get more details:</span> <a href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1740616">Portland at Houston 12/17/22 Betting Stats</a>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
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<li>The Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall.</li>
<li>The Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.</li>
<li>The Rockets are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.</li>
<li>The Rockets are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven home games.</li>
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