Rockets vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Houston to win, Kevin Durant projected for 29 points in Wednesday's NBA game [1/7/2026]

NBA action continues on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET as the favored Houston Rockets square off with the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Rockets as the most likely winner of the Rockets vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature players like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Caleb Love, while the Rockets will rely on Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith.

This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Rockets vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NBA game between the Rockets and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Rockets a 72% chance of beating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 114-107.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+7) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 222.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rockets	Trail Blazers
Spread	-7 (-114)	+7 (-106)
Moneyline	-270	+225
Total	o222.5 (-110)	u222.5 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Trail Blazers +7	-106
Moneyline	Rockets	-270
Total	Over 222.5	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Wednesday, the top play to make on this game is Trail Blazers +7 at the spread.

Rockets vs. Trail Blazers player props

NBA player props are a great way to wager on Wednesday's Rockets vs. Trail Blazers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Kevin Durant is expected to lead the Rockets with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Rockets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Kevin Durant	29	6	5	2	51
Amen Thompson	19	8	6	0	44
Jabari Smith	16	7	2	3	33
Tari Eason	15	7	2	2	35
Reed Sheppard	12	3	4	2	27

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Deni Avdija	27	7	7	3	54
Shaedon Sharpe	20	4	3	2	35
Caleb Love	14	3	3	3	26
Toumani Camara	13	4	3	3	29
Donovan Clingan	11	11	2	1	34

Rockets vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Wednesday's game between the Trail Blazers and Rockets at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Rockets, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 54 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rockets vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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