Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Matchup

Check out our free Rockets vs Clippers prediction for this NBA matchup in Inglewood. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Rockets travel take on the Clippers at 15-8.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 106.6 points per game.
  • The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers are currently 14-10.
  • Defensively, Los Angeles are giving up 107.0 points per game.
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Clippers Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the 14-10 Clippers will host the 15-8 Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and can be seen on SCHN.

Rockets vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds HOU -3, HOU -138 | LAC +118 O/U 215.5

Rockets Preview: Are the Rockets Ready for a Win at Inglewood?

The Rockets fell to 15-8 on the season after a 99-93 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Houston, favored by 4.5 points, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 192, well below the over/under line of 218.5.

Houston went on a 10-0 run to stretch their lead from 65-53 to 75-53, but the Warriors responded by outscoring the Rockets 31-21 in the 2nd quarter. Houston couldn’t close the gap after trailing 73-66 going into the 4th quarter, despite a 27-26 edge in the final period.

In their 99-93 loss to the Warriors, the Rockets shot just 37.6% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range, making only 10 threes. Alperen Şengün led Houston with 16 points, 12 of which came in the 4th quarter, and added 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

Dillon Brooks contributed 15 points, while Amen Thompson and Jalen Green each added 14. Thompson scored 9 of his points in the 1st quarter, and Fred VanVleet chipped in 10 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Rockets couldn’t come away with the win on Thursday, allowing 99 points to the Warriors. Houston held Golden State to just 18 points in the 1st quarter but gave up 31 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, allowing 24 points, and gave up 26 in the 4th.

The Rockets limited the Warriors to 41% shooting from the field, including 32% from beyond the arc, where Golden State made 9 threes. The Warriors also went 18/27 from the free-throw line. Houston finished with 34 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, while adding 9 steals and 9 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Does Los Angeles Stand a Chance at Home?

The Rockets fell to 15-8 on the season after a 99-93 road loss to the Warriors on Thursday. Houston, who entered the game as -4.5 point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 192 points was well below the O/U line of 218.5.

Houston seemed poised to take control after a 10-0 run extended their lead from 65-53 to 75-53, but the Warriors responded by outscoring the Rockets 31-21 in the 2nd quarter. Houston tried to rally in the 4th, entering the quarter down 73-66, but Golden State edged them out 26-27 in the final period.

The Clippers struggled offensively in their 108-80 loss to the Timberwolves, shooting just 34.9% from the field and 27.5% from three-point range. They made 11 threes in the game, with Bones Hyland hitting 5 of them at a 50% clip.

Hyland led the team with 18 points, adding 9 in the 4th quarter. Derrick Jones contributed 14 points, while Amir Coffey added 12, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter.

The Clippers gave up 108 points to the Timberwolves, with their worst defensive effort coming in the 1st quarter, where they allowed 33 points. They improved in the 4th, giving up just 22 points. Overall, the Timberwolves shot 48% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 16 threes at a 36% rate. The Clippers sent them to the line 18 times, where they made 10 free throws. Defensively, the Clippers recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks.

Rockets vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
  • Across their last five home contests, Los Angeles has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 107 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Clippers have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 7-3.

Rockets vs Clippers Prediction

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