Houston at Portland

Houston has won and covered four of five meetings, and the Rockets have won five of their past six games, although their five-game win streak was snapped in a 132-127 loss at Sacramento on Thursday night. It was understandable, as the Rockets had to play in Denver the night before when they beat the Nuggets 128-108. Houston is 5-0-1 ATS its past six road games, and it has covered four straight as a road favorite. Portland has lost four in a row, including a 118-89 humiliation against the Clippers on Thursday. The Trail Blazers are 0-7 ATS in their past seven games, following a loss of more than 10 points. Portland has lost its past four games by an average of 18.5 points, and it is 1-5 ATS in its past six home contests. Take the Rockets.