The LA Clippers and Houston Rockets meet Thursday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Grizzlies and Timberwolves, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Clippers have lost 16 of their last 19 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 26.8 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 25.4 points and 5.5 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.2 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Suns, lost to the Mavericks, and they play the Nuggets next. The Rockets have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 121 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 23.1 points and 9.1 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have lost nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Clippers.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Clippers’ last six games.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last five games against Clippers teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Reed Sheppard ranks 4th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
- Josh Okogie ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (97.2%) this season.
- Ivica Zubac has recorded the most field goal attempts without a three-point attempt (282) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (38.0).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.6%).
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for assists per game this season (23.6).
Rockets vs Clippers Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr.
Rockets vs Clippers Prediction
I’ve bashed the Clippers a lot this season, and for good reason. The Clippers have underachieved given the talent, and they often look like they want to be anywhere but the court. The Clippers are not only losing games, but they’re 7-17 ATS on the season. The Clips are one of the worst cover teams in the NBA. They’ve also been on the road since December 1. This is a lot of traveling, a lot of sleeping in hotel rooms. This team is probably over it. The favorite has covered 8 of the last 10 games between the Clippers and Rockets. I want little to do with the Clippers in their current form. I’ll lay the points with the Rockets.