Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Wednesday

Our best bet is the Rockets against the spread. +7 at odds of -110 look generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against the Clippers.

Houston Rockets have won three on the spin, triumphing 106-96 in their previous game. This was on the road against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Dillon Brooks scored 24 points, with Jalen Green getting 21 and Alperen Sengun 19.

LA Clippers were winners for the fifth straight time in their last game. Landing a 122-117 home victory against San Antonio Spurs at Intuit Dome. Norman Powell was able to score 25 points, Ivica Zubac had 24 points and 20 rebounds, while James Harden recorded 21 points and 12 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Rockets and the Clippers saw the former win. It was a 117-106 scoreline at Intuit Dome. The Rockets have landed four consecutive wins over the Clippers. However, the head-to-head record illustrates that they’ve lost 6 of the past 10.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L

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The Rockets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 49.5 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 107.1 points and 39.5 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 23.4 points and 2.6 (33.8%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun averages 10.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

The Clippers have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 119.0 points, 44.8 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field and 80.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 104.8 points and 39.3 rebounds.

James Harden is averaging 22.1 points, 8.3 assists and 2.6 (38.2%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac has an average of 12.9 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jock Landale, Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason.

LA Clippers lineup: James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Kris Dunn, Ivica Zubac, Derrick Jones Jr..

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

Our best wager is Rockets at +7 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our bet at odds of -110 lands a really nice return for this NBA contest.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making NBA picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Rockets vs Clippers stats:

• The +7 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 10 games.
• The +7 line has been covered by Rockets in all of their last 5 games.
• The +7 line has been covered by Rockets in 17 consecutive games.
• The -7 line hasn’t been covered by Clippers in 6 consecutive games against Rockets.

Rockets +7 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you want to land a big potential return from a small stake, then a Bet Builder could be a good way to go. Back the Rockets to cover the line in a combination with other picks.

Our Game Prediction

Rockets +7 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Norman Powell Under 18.5 Points -110

Norman Powell (Clippers) has averaged 13.6 points in the past 5 games at home. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -110.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

-106

Under 18.5

-127

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-167

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Amen Thompson Over 4.5 Assists -156

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has covered the 4.5 assists total in 4 of the past 5 games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -156 available.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-116

Under 14.5

-111

Assists

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+120

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-139

Under 7.5

+107

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 112 - 114 Clippers

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Clippers to land a 114-112 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

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Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The LA Clippers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -500 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 83% chance of winning. Houston Rockets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +385.

10 is where the spread lies, with total points being 219.5 right now. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you fancy Over 219.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

The Clippers can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -220 favorites. The Rockets are +170 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

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Moneyline

Rockets

+385

Clippers

-500

Point Spread

Rockets +10

-110

Clippers -10

-110

Total Points

Under 219.5

-110

Over 219.5

-110

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kawhi Leonard is available at -108 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -125 is available.

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 24.5

-108

Under 24.5

-125

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 23.5

-118

Under 23.5

-114

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 21.5

-105

Under 21.5

-123

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

-114

Under 18.5

-114

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 18.5

-108

Under 18.5

-125

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 18.5

-106

Under 18.5

-127

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 14.5

-116

Under 14.5

-111

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-112

Under 12.5

-120

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-114

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-147

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+113

Under 4.5

-147

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+122

Under 4.5

-159

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+120

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-139

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-156

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-114

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

-100

Under 12.5

-133

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-109

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 7.5

-139

Under 7.5

+107

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 5.5

-137

Under 5.5

+102

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

+105

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+117

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-114

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-167

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

LA Clippers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 220.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 220.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 114.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 219.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 225.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 220.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 220.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.90 pts and allowed 112.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 109.60 pts and allowed 115.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.30 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (78.49%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.4, Offensive 15.10, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 6.40
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.40 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.60 (76.86%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 15.90, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 26.60
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.30

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.00 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (82.08%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.1, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 32.40
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (83.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 9.70, Defensive 30.30
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 20.20

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Clippers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

2 Kawhi Leonard

8 Kris Dunn

40 Ivica Zubac

55 Derrick Jones Jr.

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

2 Jock Landale

4 Jalen Green

7 Cam Whitmore

15 Reed Sheppard

17 Tari Eason

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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