NBA Free Pick, Playoffs, Houston at Portland Game 1

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by Mike Neri Sports - 4/18/2009 1:29 PM
Sport: NBA
Game: Houston @ Portland
Date/Time: 4/18/2009 10:35PM EST
Pick: Play On: 1* Portland -4
Reason:
Houston @ Portland 10:35 PM EST
Play On: Portland -4
Houston will still be without Tracy McGrady for this contest. Portland is 21-9 ATS this year after a win by 10 points or more. Portland is 34-7 SU at home this year. Portland has won 6 in a row and 10 of their last 11 games overall. Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 playoff games as an underdog. Rockets are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 Conference Quarterfinals games. Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games. Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Rockets are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 playoff games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Trail Blazers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Trail Blazers are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games as a favorite. Trail Blazers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games following a SU win. Trail Blazers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 Conference Quarterfinals games. We'll recommend a small play on Portland tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky


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