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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Clippers vs Rockets

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

The Total Line Could Be Too Low

You can get -114 that there are Over 220.5 points and there’s lots of juice in those odds. The Clippers and the Rockets should be able to keep the score ticking for our prediction to win.

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Clippers Beat Rockets in Pair’s Previous Clash

LA Clippers have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 109-106 loss. This occurred on the road at Target Center against Minnesota Timberwolves. James Harden tallied 34 points, while Kawhi Leonard put up 20 and Ivica Zubac 15.

Houston Rockets have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was on the road and a 122-109 loss occurred against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Kevin Durant scored 27 points, with Jabari Smith putting up 22 and Aaron Holiday contributing 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 134-117 in favor of the Clippers when they last played the Rockets, with the matchup taking place at Intuit Dome. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Clippers win six times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Clippers logo Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
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LA Clippers – Last 10 Games

2 wins and 8 losses in the past 10 games. The Clippers are averaging 111.4 points, 41.0 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.2 blocks while shooting 46.3% from the field and 83.9% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 117.4 points and 42.3 rebounds per matchup.

James Harden is averaging 27.6 points, 7.7 assists and 3.4 (35.4%) 3-pointers made, while Ivica Zubac averages 12.8 rebounds.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.9 points, 48.1 rebounds, 24.1 assists, 8.8 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field and 80.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 107.0 points and 38.1 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 20.4 points, Amen Thompson 8.5 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 5.4 assists, while Aaron Holiday has an average of 2.6 (44.8%) 3-pointers made.

LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 220.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -114 which looks well worth taking.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Clippers vs Rockets stats:

  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Clippers games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Clippers games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rockets games.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rockets games at home.
  • The 220.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 220.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 16.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has an average of 20.8 points in the past 5 games at home. We will therefore place a bet that he is able to cover the line for this Player Points wager which is available at odds of -114.

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Kawhi Leonard Over 22.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers) has scored an average of 26.2 points in the past 5 games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -114 to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 220.5
Spread Rockets -9.5
Player Points Amen Thompson Over 16.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Over 220.5. We’ve also gone for Rockets -9.5 and Amen Thompson (Rockets) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Clippers Clippers logo 106 - 119 Rockets logo Rockets

There’s a big payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with the Rockets to claim a 119-106 victory which will hopefully go close.

LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets 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 Taking No Chances With Rockets

Houston Rockets are regarded as having a 79% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -370. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, LA Clippers are trading at +300.

The spread currently stands at 9.5 and the total points line is 220.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 220.5 at -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Kevin Durant is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -106 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -122 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 26.5
-106
Under 26.5
-122
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James Harden (Clippers)
Over 24.5
-102
Under 24.5
-127
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Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)
Over 22.5
-114
Under 22.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-122
Under 21.5
-106
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Player Assists
James Harden (Clippers)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+108
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+109
Under 6.5
-141
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-152
Under 4.5
+116
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 3.5
-147
Under 3.5
+113
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Player Rebounds
Ivica Zubac (Clippers)
Over 10.5
-101
Under 10.5
-128
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+104
Under 9.5
-135
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Steven Adams (Rockets)
Over 8.5
+106
Under 8.5
-137
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+104
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Rockets Have Seven Wins From Past Ten Home Game

The Rockets have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, averaging 118.60 points scored and 107.50 points allowed.

The Clippers have two wins and eight losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 112.30 points on average and giving up 117.90.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O220.5 U220.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 7-3 226.10 118.60 107.50 6 4
LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Away Stats 2-8 230.20 112.30 117.90 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.

LA Clippers logo LA Clippers Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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

LA Clippers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 23 35.35 616 190 26.8 8.3 3.5 5.4 0.4 1.2
Ivica Zubac 24 32.75 382 63 15.9 2.6 - 11.6 1.0 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 14 31.75 355 42 25.4 3.0 2.3 5.4 0.4 1.9

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 21 35.93 365 107 17.4 5.1 0.4 7.0 0.5 1.4
Alperen Sengun 19 35.87 438 135 23.1 7.1 1.1 9.1 1.0 1.3
Kevin Durant 19 34.85 480 74 25.3 3.9 1.7 4.8 0.6 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Clippers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jordan Miller
Injured
Derrick Jones Jr.
Injured
Bradley Beal
Injured
Chris Paul
Unavailable

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tari Eason
Injured
Alperen Sengun
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured
Steven Adams
Injured

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 LA Clippers Lineups

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
25 Nov NBA
Clippers 118-135 Lakers
23 Nov NBA
Clippers 105-120 Cavaliers
22 Nov NBA
Clippers 131-116 Hornets
20 Nov NBA
Clippers 101-129 Magic

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

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
26 Nov NBA
Rockets 104-100 Warriors
24 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-92 Suns
21 Nov NBA
Nuggets 112-109 Rockets
19 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-104 Cavaliers
16 Nov NBA
Magic 113-117 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 24 1 0.96 123.6 106.2 17.4 12-0 12-1 5-1 20-1 10-0 16W
Pistons 19 5 0.792 118.7 113.3 5.4 11-2 8-3 5-3 14-5 7-3 2W
Nuggets 17 6 0.739 125 116.3 8.7 6-4 11-2 2-1 12-5 7-3 3W
Rockets 15 6 0.714 120.9 110.3 10.6 7-2 8-4 2-2 8-5 7-3 1L
Lakers 17 7 0.708 118.3 116.8 1.5 7-4 10-3 2-2 12-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 17 7 0.708 120.5 111.9 8.6 13-1 4-6 5-1 13-7 8-2 4W
Spurs 17 7 0.708 120.1 115.4 4.7 9-2 8-5 7-0 11-6 7-3 2W
Celtics 15 9 0.625 117.3 110.6 6.7 8-4 7-5 4-4 11-6 8-2 5W
Timberwolves 15 9 0.625 119.6 114.8 4.8 8-4 7-5 3-3 10-8 6-4 1L
Magic 15 10 0.6 117.8 113.4 4.4 10-4 5-6 5-2 12-8 7-3 1W
Raptors 15 11 0.577 115.8 113.9 1.9 8-6 7-5 3-4 13-7 4-6 4L
76ers 13 10 0.565 116.9 116.1 0.8 7-7 6-3 5-2 11-9 5-5 1L
Hawks 14 11 0.56 118 116.5 1.5 4-6 10-5 4-1 8-7 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 14 11 0.56 118.6 115.4 3.2 9-6 5-5 6-0 11-8 4-6 1L
Heat 14 11 0.56 121.7 118.2 3.5 10-3 4-8 2-3 8-6 5-5 4L
Suns 14 11 0.56 114.8 114.4 0.4 8-4 6-7 5-2 13-10 5-5 1L
Warriors 13 12 0.52 113.5 111.7 1.8 7-3 6-9 3-1 10-7 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 11 13 0.458 113.6 115.3 -1.7 6-6 5-7 4-3 10-7 7-3 2W
Bucks 10 15 0.4 115.1 118 -2.9 7-7 3-8 3-4 8-11 2-8 2L
Bulls 9 14 0.391 117.3 122.6 -5.3 6-5 3-9 1-5 6-10 2-8 7L
Trail Blazers 9 15 0.375 117.4 120.6 -3.2 3-6 6-9 3-3 7-10 3-7 2L
Mavericks 9 16 0.36 111.8 116.1 -4.3 6-9 3-7 2-5 5-11 5-5 1W
Jazz 8 15 0.348 117.6 125.8 -8.2 6-7 2-8 0-5 4-11 3-7 2L
Hornets 7 17 0.292 114.2 118.3 -4.1 5-7 2-10 1-4 6-11 3-7 1L
Nets 6 17 0.261 109.4 117.2 -7.8 2-10 4-7 1-7 5-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 18 0.25 111.3 118.8 -7.5 5-8 1-10 2-5 4-9 5-5 2W
Clippers 6 18 0.25 111.6 116.8 -5.2 3-7 3-11 1-4 4-11 2-8 2L
Kings 6 18 0.25 111.4 122 -10.6 3-7 3-11 1-3 4-15 3-7 1L
Wizards 3 19 0.136 112.4 128.3 -15.9 2-8 1-11 1-3 2-15 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 22 0.12 113 123.7 -10.7 2-12 1-10 1-6 1-19 1-9 7L
  • 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