Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/9

The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers are set to play at the Moda Center. This game is part of the NBA Regular Season. The game is on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 10:00 PM, and it will air on KUNP.

Houston has a 22-12 record this season. They recently played Portland and lost 102-103. The Trail Blazers have an 18-20 record and are on a four-game winning streak. Portland won their last game against Houston by one point.

Rockets vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  • Venue: Moda Center
  • Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockets -6.5 (-109), Trail Blazers +6.5 (-113), Rockets MoneyLine -249, Trail Blazers MoneyLine +206, Over/Under 220.5 (-110)

Houston Rockets Team Preview

The Houston Rockets recently played a tight game against the Portland Trail Blazers. They lost by one point, with a final score of 103-102. Kevin Durant led the team with 37 points, while Amen Thompson contributed 24 points and 12 rebounds.

In their previous game against the Phoenix Suns, the Rockets secured a win with a score of 100-97. Durant scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in this game. Amen Thompson also played well, adding 17 points and 6 assists.

The Rockets have some key players out due to injuries, including Alperen Sengün and Fred VanVleet. Despite these setbacks, the team has been performing well offensively. They average 118.9 points per game, making them a strong force on the court.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a close win against the Houston Rockets. Deni Avdija led the team with 41 points and six rebounds. The Blazers shot 43.4% from the field in this game.

In their previous game against the Utah Jazz, the Blazers won by 20 points. They had a strong shooting performance with a field goal percentage of 52.7%. Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe were the top scorers, contributing 33 and 29 points, respectively.

This season, the Blazers average 116.5 points per game. They rank 6th in possessions per game but have a low field goal percentage at 44.8%. The team is facing injuries, with key players like Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant out of action.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Rockets at -6.5. The Rockets score 118.9 points per game while allowing only 110.7. The Trail Blazers score 116.5 points per game but allow 119.1. The Rockets’ strong defense and rebounding edge make them a good choice to cover.

For the over/under pick, go with the under 220.5. The Rockets have a top-three defense, allowing just 110.7 points per game. The Trail Blazers’ offense might struggle against this defense, keeping the total score lower. The projected score is Rockets 115, Trail Blazers 104.