The LA Clippers and Houston Rockets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Raptors, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Warriors and Jazz next. The LA Clippers are averaging 110.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 26 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 20.8 points and 8.4 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Wizards and Pistons, and they play the Bulls and Bucks next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 111.4 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 20.7 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 17.8 points and 11.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Clippers and Rockets.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Rockets’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last seven Wednesday games as underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 5th amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.1) this season.
- Jalen Green ranks 12th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (87.2%) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac ranks T2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.8) this season.
- Norman Powell ranks T3rd in the league for fast break points (53) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (20.7).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.0).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.8).
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (84.1).
Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction
The LA Clippers and the points are worth a look because they’ve been strong on the road, where they’re 3-1 SU. However, the Houston Rockets are the healthier, deeper team, and they’re starting to find their footing with wins in 4 of their last 5 games. The Rockets have held 3 of their last 5 opponents under 100 points. Things are starting to click for the Rockets, and they’re a team to watch closely. The line is reasonable. I’d need more points to consider the Clippers. Give me the Rockets.