Houston Rockets vs Portland Trail Blazers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 7, 2026

Deni Avdija's 41-point eruption carried Portland to a narrow 103–102 victory over Houston, but the Trail Blazers' offensive showcase couldn't overcome a market that had priced this matchup at 222.5. The combined 205 fell well short, landing 17.5 points under the total—a decisive outcome that validated DAGGER's pregame lean to the under.

The game unfolded in two distinct halves. Portland and Houston combined for 104 points in the first 24 minutes, with the second quarter providing the most fireworks at 57 combined points. But the pace decelerated sharply after halftime; the two teams managed just 101 combined points over the final 24 minutes, with the fourth quarter yielding only 49. That cooling trend proved decisive to the under call. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 37 points and was supported by Amen Thompson's well-rounded 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Tari Eason added 15 points and 13 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe contributed 20 points off the bench for Portland, but Avdija's performance—41 points alongside 6 rebounds—stood above the rest. The Trail Blazers came into this contest allowing 112.2 per game over their last 10; Houston's recent 116.1-per-game scoring pace suggested offensive potential, yet the defensive environment held sway in a game that finished 17.5 points shy of consensus expectation.