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The LA Clippers (14-10) welcome the Houston Rockets (15-8) to the Intuit Dome Sunday. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockets lead 2-0 with 111-103 and 125-104 wins at home Nov. 13-15
The Clippers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-80 Wednesday, closing as a 3.5-point home underdog. They were led by G Bones Hyland, who scored 18 points on 5-for-12 shooting. The Clippers are 9-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last 11 games and 15-8-1 ATS on the season.
The Rockets lost to the Golden State Warriors 99-93 on the road Thursday, closing as a 4-point favorite. They have dropped 2 in a row, but are 10-4 in their last 14 gaes. Houston is 3-3 ATS over its last 6 and 10-3 ATS in its last 13. It is led by F Jalen Green, who is averaging 19.0 points per game.
Rockets at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Clippers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -2.5 (-115) | Clippers +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Rockets at Clippers key injuries
Rockets
- G Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable
Clippers
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- G Norman Powell (hamstring) out
- F PJ Tucker (not with team) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Rockets at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 111, Rockets 106
Moneyline
PASS.
While the way this game is predicted to go, the moneyline may seem like the better play, the value is going to be better on the home side’s spread. Look there for value.
Against the spread
BET CLIPPERS +2.5 (-105).
The Clippers have been a covering machine at home and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games. Two of those 6 games have ended within 4 points. Los Angeles has home wins over the Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings in those 6 as well, so it has taken down some quality foes.
The Rockets, while they have been impressive for bettors for most of the season, are 0-2 ATS in their last 2 and are just 2-2 ATS in their last 4 on the road. The Rockets defense has stumbled as of late, allowing 111 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games.
Play CLIPPERS +2.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 216.5 (-105).
The Rockets are 7-4 O/U in their last 11 games and have scored at least 111 points in 4 of their last 5 outings. In their last 8 games, they have eclipsed 110 points in 6 of those while allowing at least 113 points in 5 contests.
The Clippers are 2-1 O/U in their last 3 gaes and 4-3 O/U in their last 7. They have scored 126 points or more in 2 of their last 3. Considering those trends, play OVER 216.5 (-105).
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