LA Clippers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LA Clippers at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (8-4) welcome the LA Clippers (6-6) to Toyota Center Friday for NBA Cup group play. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rockets lead 1-0

The Clippers lost 111-103 at the Rockets Wednesday, closing as 5-point underdogs. They were led by G James Harden, who scored 19 points yet hit just 3 of 8 shots from deep. LA has lost back-to-back games after winning 4 in a row. It has been spearheaded by its defense, which has allowed 105 or fewer points in 7 of 12 games. The Clippers are 6-5-1 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Rockets beat the Clippers in their last action and were led by G Jalen Green, who dropped 21 points despite hitting 7 of 21 shots from the field. Houston has been surging, winning 3 straight games and 5 of its last 7. It is on a 4-0 straight-up/ATS home win streak. The Rockets are 7-5 ATS on the season and have allowed 99 or fewer points in 2 of their last 3.

Clippers at Rockets 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 1:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Clippers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Rockets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Clippers +4.5 (-110) | Rockets -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Clippers at Rockets key injuries

Clippers

  • F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out

Rockets

  • C Steven Adams (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 109, Clippers 104

Moneyline

PASS.

The Clippers — especially without Leonard — haven’t shown enough to suggest they can win on the road. They are 1-2 in their last 3 away games. Avoid their ML.

The Rockets are too expensive to take and better served on the spread.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -4.5 (-110).

Houston’s defense is among the most aggressive in the NBA. It sits third in defensive rating and sixth in net rating. The Rockets have won back-to-back games, both by at least 8 points. They have won 5 of their last 6 games, and 4 of the 5 victories have been by more than this amount.

The Clippers have lost 2 straight games, both of which came by at least 6 points. LA is just 3-5-1 ATS over its last 9 games, so it has cooled off after covering its first 3. Considering those trends, take ROCKETS -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 214.5 (-110).

Both teams have strong defensive acumens and sit top 10 in defensive ratings. Neither team plays at a fast tempo, either, with each sitting in the bottom 10 in pace.

The Clippers are 4-8 O/U on the season and 1-4 O/U in their last 5 games. The Rockets are also 4-8 O/U and 0-3 O/U in their last 3. Considering those trends, back UNDER 214.5 (-110).

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LA Clippers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s LA Clippers at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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

  • 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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