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NBA free pick : Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers

April 28th 2014, 5:48am, By: Johnny Houston

NBA Betting Tips

Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers

When: Monday 28th April, 11:30 AM
Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, OR

Portland took a comfortable 2-0 series lead winning the first two in Houston and if it wasn’t for some heroic efforts by a Houston rookie in game three, Portland would be 3-0. James Harden had 37 points in the Houston overtime victory but he had to throw up a franchise record 35 shots. This is a great individual effort but I think this hurts the Rockets. If he could involve others in particular Dwight Howard they might be less predictable. Not to mention the defensive efforts by Mr Harden..

Portland on the other hand share the ball around with Lillard, Batum and Aldridge all scoring 20+ points in game 3. LaMarcus Aldridge has risen to the ELITE level of NBA forwards and has been literally unstoppable. He now has 112 points through the first 3 playoff games and a truck load of Rebounds.

Portland has never lost a playoff series after winning the first two games.

Only three teams in NBA history have come back from a 0-2 start. I do not see this Houston Rockets team being the fourth. We are taking Portland today.

Game prediction

POR – 111

HOU - 105

BET ON : Portland Trail Blazers -2.5

Johnny Houston has been part of the Before You Bet team since 2014 and loves nothing more than sweating the early morning action from the US - whether it's NBA, NFL, Golf or even College football and basketball. Johnny has a knack for spotting talent and doesn't mind taking a flier on someone at juicy odds if the value is there!

When he's not finding winners, you'll find Johnny hustling on the golf course.

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