The Rockets will play the Blazers on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will tip-off on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets come to this game with a 96.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers, is currently 90.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-10 away team record. They now rank 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers come to the floor sporting a 9-9 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 8th (118.9) for average points scored per game. The Portland Trail Blazers stand 14th, averaging 116.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 28th in the league. Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 119.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 2-4 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers, come to the game with a 4-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 22-12 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 18-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scallywags! The Houston Rockets be comin' to town...to face the Portland Trail Blazers in a battle o' the seas. The excitement be palpable inside the Blazers' venue, as fans clamor for victory...
The Rockets be standin' at 22-12 overall, while the Blazers be 18-20. (The Rockets have a 2-4 division record, while the Blazers have 4-4.) The Rockets be averagin' 118.9 points per game, with the Blazers close behind...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before wagerin'. Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of prop bets below for ye to plunder...
So gather round, me hearties, and witness the clash of these titans. Will the Rockets soar to victory, or will the Blazers defend their home turf? Tune in on Friday, January 9th, 2026, to find out!
Best Rockets at Blazers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -6.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +6.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 220.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 220.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -250 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +200 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Blazers
10:10pm EST | -6.5 -110+6.5 -110 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +6.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -6.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Blazers
Game to Overtime
10:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
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Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1204.5 u -160Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Clingan
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -115Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Rayan Rupert
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Robert Williams III
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -105Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points Scored
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11819.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 22 | 12 | 0.647 | +7.0 | 11-2 | 11-10 | 2-4 | 12-11 | 118.9 | 110.7 | +8.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 18 | 20 | 0.474 | +13.0 | 9-9 | 9-11 | 4-4 | 15-13 | 116.5 | 119.1 | -2.6 | W4 | 6-4 |
Houston Rockets & Portland Trail Blazers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Portland Trail Blazers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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