Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Rockets will host the Clippers at the Toyota Center in Houston. ESPN will have the TV coverage.
Los Angeles is favored by 6.5 points and is 4th in the Western Conference with a 39-21 record. Houston is 12th in the West and has won two straight games.
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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Clippers and Rockets did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Clippers have a record of 3-0. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 218 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their five previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 106 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Houston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 107 points per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 5-5 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
This season, the Clippers have been favored in 48 of their 60 games, and they are 36-12 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.9 points per game and are 27-21 ATS as the favorite.
As the favorite, the Clippers have gone 31-29 ATS this season, with a 16-15 ATS record on the road. Today, they are favored by 6.5 points against the Rockets.
On the season, the Clippers are 25-34-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 229.7 points per game. In their last two games, the under has hit, and today’s O/U line is 224.5.
The Clippers’ last game was a 113-106 loss to the Bucks. The O/U line for that game was 222.5, and LA was favored by 2.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Clippers are 39-21 this season, which is good for 4th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 24-16 and 8-5 against Pacific Division opponents.
On the season, the Clippers are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. However, they have scored less than their average in 50% of their games. In terms of pace, Los Angeles is 25th at 97.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 6th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles is 3rd in three-point shooting at 38%.
Heading into the matchup, the Clippers have made 13 three-pointers per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 11th in two-point shooting at 55%. In terms of free throws, Los Angeles is 9th in makes and 13th in attempts.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Clippers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.2% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.6% from downtown.
Today’s Rockets vs. Clippers game has an over/under line of 224.5 points. Houston has hit the under in six straight games, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game this season.
Against the spread, the Rockets have covered in three straight games and have an overall ATS record of 32-28. At home, they are 21-10 ATS, while going 11-18 ATS on the road.
As the underdog, Houston is 19-21 ATS this season, and they are 12-29 straight-up as the underdog. In their games as the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -4 points per game.
In their last game, the Rockets beat the Spurs by a score of 114-101. The O/U line for that game was 228 points, and Houston covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites.
Houston is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 27-34. In the Southwest Division, they are in 3rd place. In non-conference games, the Rockets are 8-16 compared to 19-18 against the West.
At home, the Rockets are averaging 115.0 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 112.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Houston is 13th in the NBA.
When it comes to shooting, the Rockets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. From beyond the arc, they are hitting 34% of their shots, which is 28th in the league. In terms of three-point attempts, Houston is 15th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA average in 36.1% of their games. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 26th in the league at 52%. When it comes to assists, Houston is 28th in the NBA.
At this time, the Rockets’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.8 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 26th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Clippers winning the game with a predicted score of 114-106.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -6.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
