Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Preview
The Clippers are 2.5-point underdogs at home against the Rockets, with a total of 220. Los Angeles has lost two straight and is 4th in the West, while Houston is 11th in the conference and 3rd in the Southwest.
This Western Conference matchup will tip-off at 3:30 ET and can be seen on BSSC.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Rockets have faced off vs. the Clippers as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchup between the Rockets and Clippers, the Rockets have the edge vs. the spread at 2-1, but the Clippers actually have a positive scoring differential of 11 points per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Clippers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- Against the spread, the Rockets have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction
In games where the Rockets have been favored, the average scoring margin has been +9.5 points per game. As the favorite, they have a record of 24-6 and are favored by 2.5 points today.
Houston’s O/U record for the season is 42-39, and the over has hit in their last eight games. On average, their games have finished with 227.6 points compared to today’s line of 220.
The Rockets picked up a 116-107 win over the Trail Blazers in their last game, covering the spread as 6-point favorites. The combined scoring in that game was 223 points.
Overall, the Rockets are 40-41 this season, which puts them in 11th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 27-24 and 9-7 in the Southwest Division.
On the road, the Rockets have a record of 13-27 straight-up and 17-22 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.4 points per game.
The Rockets are 16th in the NBA in scoring this season, averaging 114.3 points per game. However, their scoring has been better at home (116.0 PPG) compared to on the road (112.6 PPG).
When it comes to three-point shooting, Houston is 14th in the league in made threes per game (12.7). They are also 12th in three-point attempts (36.1 per game).
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.4% of their games. They have also outscored their own scoring average in each of their last four games.
Houston’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 113.3 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 9th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 24th in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 38-42-1, and their games have averaged a combined 228 points, which is higher than today’s line of 220. In games with higher O/U lines, they have a record of 29-37-1 and are 9-5-0 in games with lower O/U lines.
In their last game against the Jazz, the Clippers lost by a score of 110-109. The O/U line for that game was 224 points. As 16-point favorites, the Clippers did not cover the spread.
For the season, the Clippers are 5-13 as underdogs and have gone 6-12 ATS as underdogs. Today, they are 2.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 38-43 for the season. Their ATS record at home is 18-22.
Los Angeles is currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 51-30. Against the West, they are 30-21 and 21-9 against non-conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place.
At home this season, the Clippers are averaging 115.6 points per game, which is 15th in the league. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 115.8 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the NBA.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers have outscored the NBA average in 50.6% of their games this season. However, they have failed to reach their scoring average in three straight games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Clippers are 6th in the league at 49%.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers are 15th in three-pointers made per game and 4th in three-point shooting percentage. In terms of free throws, they are 8th in made free throws and 12th in free throw attempts. When it comes to assists, the Clippers are 21st in the league.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 10th in the league in points allowed at 112.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 108.7 points per contest (8th). On two point field goal attempts, the Clippers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.9% and allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc.
Despite being 2.5 point underdogs, we predict the Clippers to come out on top with a final score of 112-108.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips
- We like the Clippers on the moneyline (+115)
- The Clippers are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Foot – Questionable
- Kawhi Leonard – Knee – Out
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Fred VanVleet – Hip – Out
- Dillon Brooks – Adductor – Out
- Jae’Sean Tate – Ankle – Out
- Alperen Sengün – Ankle – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
