Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets Picks and Prediction for Friday March 6 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/06/2026, 01:50 AM ET

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The Toyota Center will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Trail Blazers (30-33) have split their previous ten games and are a game behind LA for ninth place in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, Portland assisted on 29 of 48 made field goals and shot 51 percent overall during a 122-114 road victory against Memphis.

Portland G Jrue Holiday taillied a game-high 35 points (8-11 3PT), 11 assists, and five rebounds. Versatile F Jerami Grant contributed 30 points (11-19 FG) and nine rebounds. Robert Williams III added 20 points (9-12 FG) and 11 rebounds in a reserve role for the Trail Blazers.

Rockets Preview

The Houston Rockets have won 20 of their first 28 home games and are a half-game out of third place in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets (38-23) rank fifth in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing a shade below 110 points per contest. Last night, Houston committed 17 turnovers during a 115-113 overtime loss versus Golden State.

Reed Sheppard led all scorers with 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting and dished out six assists 37 minutes off the bench. All-Star F Kevin Durant scored 23 points (8-16 FG) to go along with six rebounds and four steals. Amen Thompson added 18 points, ten rebounds, and five assists for the Rockets.

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Trail Blazers vs Rockets Pick

Portland F Deni Avdija (back) is listed as doubtful and F Kris Murray (illness) is considered questionable for this game. The Rockets are the superior defensive team and have a major edge on the glass. Take a more rested Houston squad to win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 118-104.