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The LA Clippers (39-21) visit the Houston Rockets (27-34) Wednesday. Tip-off from Toyota Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Los Angeles leads 1-0; Houston covered as a 7.5-point underdog in a 106-100 Clippers home win on Nov. 17 as the Under (218) cashed
Los Angeles was handed a 113-106 loss by the Milwaukee Bucks Monday while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. LA lost the turnover battle 14-12 and was outrebounded 46-38. Monday’s loss ended a short 2-game win streak for the Clippers.
Houston picked up a 114-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday while covering as a 7-point home favorite. C Alperen Sengun led Houston with 45 points and 16 rebounds in its 2nd straight victory.
Clippers at Rockets odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers -270 (bet $270 to win $100) | Rockets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -6.5 (-110) | Rockets +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Clippers at Rockets key injuries
Clippers
- G Russell Westbrook (hand) out
Rockets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Tuesday’s game)
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Clippers at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 115, Rockets 109
Moneyline
PASS.
LA (-270) should pick up the win, but the Clippers are not worth the risk of betting on as such heavy favorites, especially as they have not been playing their best basketball lately. Bet on the spread and/or O/U instead.
Against the spread
LEAN ROCKETS +6.5 (-110).
Houston has covered the spread in each of its last 3 outings and is 32-28-1 ATS this season. The Rockets also covered the spread in their last matchup vs. LA.
LA is only 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games, and the absence of Westbrook severely weakens the Clippers’ bench, which helps the Rockets’ chances of covering.
This is only a lean because these teams have been so even ATS this season and in recent matchups with one another.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in back-to-back games for LA and is 7-3 in its last 10.
For Houston, the Under has hit in 4 consecutive games and is 7-2-1 in its last 10 outings. The Under has also hit in back-to-back LA-Houston matchups and is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
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