The Portland Trail Blazers (6-5) and Houston Rockets (7-3) meet in a Western Conference battle Friday. Tip from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Trail Blazers won 2-1

The Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-117 Wednesday, pushing as an 8-point road favorite as the Over (232) hit. G Shaedon Sharpe scored a team-high 35 points and F Deni Avdija chipped in 32. Portland snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win. It is 6-4-1 against the spread (ATS), but just 2-3-1 ATS on the road.

The Rockets ripped the Washington Wizards 135-112 Wednesday, covering as a 17-po

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