Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction 3-6-24 Picks
Los Angeles Clippers (39-21) vs. Houston Rockets (27-34)
March 6, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets +6.5; Over/Under: +225
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The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 10 of their last 15 games. Here’s a Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets prediction.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers recently beat the Wizards and Timberwolves while losing to the Bucks. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 117.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Paul George is averaging 22.1 points and 5.3 rebounds. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer and Norman Powell is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.5 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets recently lost to the Thunder and Suns, while beating the Spurs. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.8 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 112.8 points on 46 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 20.8 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 18.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last seven night games following a home win.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Team Facts
- The Clippers have won each of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Eleven of the Clippers’ last 12 games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a shaky week and that includes a loss to the Bucks where Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play. However, that could lead to a pissed off Clippers team eager to get a nasty taste out of its mouth. The Houston Rockets have shown some recent signs of life, but I still don’t trust them night to night, especially against good teams. The Clippers have won 8 straight games against the Rockets. Harden has found his groove lately, and we know he’ll be up for this one with a return to Houston. Give me the Clips and the somewhat reasonable number.