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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Clippers

The Houston Rockets hit the hardwood against the LA Clippers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Points the Play in Rockets at Clippers

We’re confident that Over 220.5 is the value play at -110. We’re expecting the Rockets and the Clippers to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

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115-113 Triumph for Rockets in Previous H2H Matchup

Houston Rockets suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 125-124 scoreline occurred on the road at Golden 1 Center against Sacramento Kings. Alperen Sengun dropped 28 points, as Kevin Durant finished with 24 and Amen Thompson 18.

LA Clippers last game saw them claim a 103-88 home win over LA Lakers at Intuit Dome. Kawhi Leonard managed 32 points and 12 rebounds, James Harden recorded 21 points and 10 assists, with John Collins racking up 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Clippers in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 115-113 scoreline at Toyota Center. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Clippers logo Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 120.8 points, 48.4 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 6.4 blocks while shooting 49.9% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 114.9 points and 38.1 rebounds per matchup.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.4 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.7 (42.2%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists.

LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

The Clippers have won 2 and lost 8 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.9 points, 42.1 rebounds, 23.2 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 112.0 points and 41.9 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.9 points, Ivica Zubac 10.5 rebounds and James Harden 7.0 assists along with 2.8 (36.4%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks

Step into Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our NBA pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 220.5 in total.

Our basketball predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NBA stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Rockets vs Clippers stats:

  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Clippers games at home.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Clippers games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in the last 4 games between these teams.

Over 220.5 Probability

According to the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kawhi Leonard Over 25.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) has scored an average of 30.5 points in the past 4 home games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -116.

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Kevin Durant (Rockets) has secured Over 5.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of +122 that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 220.5
Spread Rockets -7
Player Points Kawhi Leonard Over 25.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 220.5, Rockets -7 and Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) to score Over 25.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 119 - 107 Clippers logo Clippers

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Rockets to record a 119-107 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Rockets Moneyline Favorites

The Houston Rockets odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -278 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 74% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, LA Clippers are trading at +230.

The current spread is 7 and total points is 220.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 220.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kawhi Leonard Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kawhi Leonard is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 25.5
-118
Under 25.5
-110
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 24.5
-109
Under 24.5
-119
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 24.5
-100
Under 24.5
-130
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 23.5
-102
Under 23.5
-127
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Player Assists
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 7.5
-123
Under 7.5
-104
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-132
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+117
Under 4.5
-152
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+110
Under 9.5
-143
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+118
Under 7.5
-154
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 7.5
+115
Under 7.5
-149
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Clippers Record Shows Eight Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Clippers have a 2-8 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 109.60 points on offense and surrendering 115.40 on defense.

The Rockets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games away from home, scoring 118.70 points per contest and conceding 113.90.

The Clippers defeated the Rockets 134-117 when the teams last met at Intuit Dome.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O220.5 U220.5
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Home Stats 2-8 225.00 109.60 115.40 6 4
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 5-5 232.60 118.70 113.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O220.5 = Games Over 220.5 Points
  • U220.5 = Games Under 220.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
LA Clippers logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 25 37 438 134 17.5 5.4 0.4 7.5 0.6 1.4
Kevin Durant 23 35.9 585 96 25.4 4.2 2.2 5.2 1.0 0.9
Alperen Sengun 23 35.57 518 158 22.5 6.9 0.9 9.6 1.1 1.5

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 26 35.6 672 213 25.8 8.2 3.6 5.2 0.4 1.3
Kawhi Leonard 18 33.11 454 58 25.2 3.2 2.2 6.1 0.4 2.0
Ivica Zubac 28 32 437 70 15.6 2.5 - 11.1 1.0 0.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-133 Jazz
30 Nov NBA
Rockets 129-101 Jazz

Previous LA Clippers Lineups

20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Clippers 101-122 Thunder
15 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 121-103 Clippers
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Clippers 106-109 Timberwolves
05 Dec NBA
Clippers 98-107 Grizzlies
03 Dec NBA
Clippers 115-92 Hawks
01 Dec NBA
Clippers 123-140 Heat
29 Nov NBA
Mavericks 114-110 Clippers
28 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 112-107 Clippers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 3 0.897 122.3 106.2 16.1 14-1 12-2 5-2 22-3 8-2 1W
Pistons 23 6 0.793 118.6 111.8 6.8 13-2 10-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 2W
Nuggets 21 7 0.75 125.1 116 9.1 9-5 12-2 3-1 15-6 8-2 1W
Spurs 21 7 0.75 120.1 113.7 6.4 10-2 11-5 7-0 12-6 8-2 6W
Knicks 20 8 0.714 120.6 112.9 7.7 14-2 6-6 5-2 16-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 8 0.704 118 116.9 1.1 7-4 12-4 3-3 14-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 19 10 0.655 118.6 113.8 4.8 11-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 2W
Rockets 17 9 0.654 121 112.2 8.8 8-2 9-7 2-3 10-8 5-5 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
76ers 16 11 0.593 117 115.4 1.6 9-7 7-4 6-2 13-10 7-3 2W
Raptors 17 13 0.567 113.5 112.3 1.2 8-7 9-6 3-6 15-9 3-7 2L
Magic 16 13 0.552 117.4 115.1 2.3 10-5 6-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1L
Suns 15 13 0.536 114.3 114.1 0.2 9-5 6-8 6-4 14-12 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 16 14 0.533 119.3 117.5 1.8 10-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 4-6 1W
Heat 15 14 0.517 120.2 117.8 2.4 10-4 5-10 2-3 9-9 2-8 2L
Hawks 15 15 0.5 118.7 119.4 -0.7 5-8 10-7 4-2 9-10 3-7 3L
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Bulls 13 15 0.464 119.5 123 -3.5 7-6 6-9 3-5 10-10 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 13 16 0.448 114.3 115.8 -1.5 6-8 7-8 4-3 12-9 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 12 17 0.414 117.5 120.9 -3.4 5-7 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 1L
Bucks 11 18 0.379 113.1 116.9 -3.8 8-8 3-10 3-4 9-13 3-7 3L
Mavericks 11 19 0.367 113 116.9 -3.9 8-9 3-10 2-6 5-13 6-4 2L
Jazz 10 18 0.357 119.6 127.1 -7.5 7-9 3-9 0-6 6-13 4-6 3L
Hornets 9 20 0.31 115.1 119.2 -4.1 6-8 3-12 2-4 8-14 4-6 2L
Nets 8 19 0.296 109.1 114.2 -5.1 4-11 4-8 2-7 7-14 5-5 1W
Pelicans 8 22 0.267 115.4 122.2 -6.8 6-12 2-10 3-6 4-19 5-5 5W
Clippers 7 21 0.25 110.6 116 -5.4 4-8 3-13 2-4 5-14 2-8 1W
Kings 7 22 0.241 111.5 122 -10.5 4-9 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1W
Pacers 6 23 0.207 109.7 117.9 -8.2 5-10 1-13 2-5 4-13 3-7 5L
Wizards 5 22 0.185 112.7 126.1 -13.4 2-10 3-12 1-3 3-16 3-7 1L
  • 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