Houston at Portland

The Portland Trailblazers have certainly been a big surprise to open the season. They sit at 18-4, and own the top record in the rugged NBA West. They have been an up-tempo team and have scored 100+ in nine straight games. Houston will be a challenge because they are at their best when they can coax an opponent into a track meet, which they will find a willing partner in this one. Houston has reached 100 points in 14 games this season, and are a superb 12-1-1 ATS when they do so. The total here suggests that they have a very good chance of achieving 100 points, and that puts them in a very strong situation. The Rockets have had big success here as well, as they are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six trips here. Take the points on Houston.