The Rockets will play the Blazers on Wednesday, January 7th, 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
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers set for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 97.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Portland Trail Blazers is 88.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 11-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers start this matchup with a 8-9 record as a home team. They now rank 8th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 6th (119.4) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Portland Trail Blazers stand at 14th averaging 116.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.0 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 27th in the league. The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 119.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-4 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Portland Trail Blazers possess a 4-4 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 22-11 overall record, while the Portland Trail Blazers have a 17-20 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Ahoy, landlubbers! The Houston Rockets set sail for battle in Portland...
The fans in the Trail Blazers' arena be raucous and rowdy...
Houston Rockets boast a 22-11 record, while the Portland Trail Blazers...
Rockets have a 2-4 division record, Blazers have 4-4 division record...
See you courtside at today's game, be sure to review... (Get ready for a showdown of epic proportions!)...
Houston averages 119.4 points per game, Portland puts up 116.9...
Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
Best Rockets at Blazers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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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 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 221.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Blazers
1/07/26 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
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Rockets
Blazers
Game to Overtime
1/07/26 10:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 113.5 o -120113.5 u -105Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 107.5 o -115107.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Clint Capela
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Clingan
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -110Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -120Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -105Bet |
Rayan Rupert
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11811.5 u -115Bet |
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Robert Williams III
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -118Bet |
Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -110Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1258.5 u -165Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points Scored
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11812.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -118Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at POR 1/07/26 10:10pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
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:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 10:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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