Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Rockets to Cover the Line?

Our best bet is the Rockets against the spread. +7 at odds of 1.91 look generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against the Clippers.

117-106 Win for Rockets in Last H2H Battle

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.

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	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W

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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..

Expert NBA Analysis

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 vs Clippers Prediction

Our best wager is Houston Rockets at +7 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat would mean our bet at odds of 1.91 lands a really nice return for this NBA contest.

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.

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.

Our Pick

Rockets +7 @ 1.91 Bet Now

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Player Props

Norman Powell Under 18.5 Points 1.91

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 1.91.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 18.5

1.94

Under 18.5

1.79

Rebounds

Over 3.5

2.28

Under 3.5

1.60

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Amen Thompson Over 4.5 Assists 1.64

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 1.64 available.

Latest Amen Thompson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

1.86

Under 14.5

1.90

Assists

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.20

Rebounds

Over 7.5

1.72

Under 7.5

2.07

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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.

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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Clippers Trading at Shorter Odds Than Rockets

The LA Clippers odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are 1.20 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 4.85.

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 1.91.

The Clippers can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.45 favorites. The Rockets are 2.70 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

If you’re wagering on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the huge selection of game lines and team props. There’s a chance to bet pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Rockets

4.85

Clippers

1.20

Point Spread

Rockets +10

1.91

Clippers -10

1.91

Total Points

Under 219.5

1.91

Over 219.5

1.91

Kawhi Leonard Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Kawhi Leonard is available at 1.93 to rack up Over 24.5 points. If you want to go Under, then 1.80 is available.

Player Points

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 24.5

1.93

Under 24.5

1.80

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 23.5

1.85

Under 23.5

1.88

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 21.5

1.95

Under 21.5

1.81

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 18.5

1.88

Under 18.5

1.88

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 18.5

1.93

Under 18.5

1.80

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 18.5

1.94

Under 18.5

1.79

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 14.5

1.86

Under 14.5

1.90

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 12.5

1.89

Under 12.5

1.83

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 9.5

1.88

Under 9.5

1.88

Player Assists

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.68

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

2.13

Under 4.5

1.68

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

2.22

Under 4.5

1.63

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.20

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.04

Under 3.5

1.72

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.20

Under 3.5

1.64

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.85

Under 2.5

1.88

Player Rebounds

Ivica Zubac (Clippers)

Over 12.5

2.00

Under 12.5

1.75

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 9.5

1.84

Under 9.5

1.92

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 7.5

1.72

Under 7.5

2.07

Kawhi Leonard (Clippers)

Over 5.5

1.73

Under 5.5

2.02

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

1.72

Under 5.5

2.05

James Harden (Clippers)

Over 4.5

1.64

Under 4.5

2.17

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

1.88

Under 4.5

1.88

Norman Powell (Clippers)

Over 3.5

2.28

Under 3.5

1.60

Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

2.10

Micro Betting

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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	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	68	14	0.829	120.5	107.6	12.9	36-6	32-8	12-4	39-13	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	64	18	0.78	121.9	112.4	9.5	34-7	30-11	12-4	41-11	6-4	1L
Celtics	61	21	0.744	116.3	107.2	9.1	28-13	33-8	14-2	39-13	8-2	2W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	114.3	109.8	4.5	29-12	23-18	13-3	31-21	6-4	3L
Knicks	51	31	0.622	115.8	111.7	4.1	27-14	24-17	12-4	34-18	6-4	1W
Nuggets	50	32	0.61	120.8	116.9	3.9	26-15	24-17	8-8	32-20	5-5	3W
Pacers	50	32	0.61	117.4	115.1	2.3	29-12	21-20	10-6	29-22	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	32	0.61	113.4	112.2	1.2	31-10	19-22	12-4	36-16	6-4	1L
Clippers	50	32	0.61	112.9	108.2	4.7	30-11	20-21	9-7	29-23	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	114.3	109.3	5	25-16	24-17	11-5	33-19	8-2	3W
Grizzlies	48	34	0.585	121.7	116.9	4.8	26-15	22-19	11-5	27-24	4-6	1W
Bucks	48	34	0.585	115.5	113	2.5	28-14	20-20	9-7	31-21	8-2	8W
Warriors	48	34	0.585	113.8	110.5	3.3	24-17	24-17	5-11	29-23	7-3	1L
Pistons	44	38	0.537	115.5	113.6	1.9	22-19	22-19	5-11	29-23	4-6	2L
Magic	41	41	0.5	105.4	105.5	-0.1	22-19	19-22	12-4	31-21	7-3	1L
Hawks	40	42	0.488	118.2	119.3	-1.1	21-19	19-23	10-6	30-22	5-5	3W
Kings	40	42	0.488	115.7	115.3	0.4	20-21	20-21	5-11	26-26	5-5	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	117.8	119.4	-1.6	18-23	21-20	4-12	28-24	7-3	3W
Mavericks	39	43	0.476	114.2	115.4	-1.2	22-18	17-25	8-8	23-29	4-6	1L
Heat	37	45	0.451	110.6	110	0.6	19-22	18-23	10-6	24-28	6-4	1L
Suns	36	46	0.439	113.6	116.6	-3	24-17	12-29	9-7	22-30	1-9	1L
Trail Blazers	36	46	0.439	110.9	113.9	-3	22-19	14-27	6-10	19-33	4-6	1W
Spurs	34	48	0.415	113.9	116.7	-2.8	20-21	14-27	5-11	22-30	3-7	1W
Raptors	30	52	0.366	110.9	115.2	-4.3	18-23	12-29	8-8	21-31	5-5	2L
Nets	26	56	0.317	105.1	112.2	-7.1	12-29	14-27	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
76ers	24	58	0.293	109.6	115.8	-6.2	12-29	12-29	3-13	15-37	1-9	2L
Pelicans	21	61	0.256	109.8	119.3	-9.5	14-27	7-34	3-13	13-38	2-8	7L
Hornets	19	63	0.232	105.1	114.2	-9.1	12-29	7-34	1-15	10-42	1-9	7L
Wizards	18	64	0.22	108	120.4	-12.4	8-33	10-31	7-9	13-39	2-8	1W
Jazz	17	65	0.207	111.9	121.2	-9.3	10-31	7-34	3-13	8-44	1-9	2L

• 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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