The LA Clippers (6-5) are on the road on Wednesday to face the Houston Rockets (7-4) as group play continues for the NBA Cup. Tip-off from Toyota Center is at 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: First meeting, Clippers won 3-1 last season
The Clippers had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Monday in a 134-128 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As 6-point underdogs, the game ended in a push. It was their first road loss of the season.
The Rockets have won 2 straight and 4 out of 5. They beat the Washington Wizards 107-92 at home Wednesday, covering a 12-point spread as favorites.
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 7:33 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Rockets -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +4.5 (-105) | Rockets -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Clippers at Rockets key injuries
Clippers
- G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- F P.J. Tucker (not with team) out
Rockets
- C Steven Adams (knee) questionable
- C Jock Landale (shoulder) probable
- G Fred VanVleet (hamstring) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Clippers at Rockets picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 106, Rockets 103
Moneyline
The Rockets have not won more than 2 games in a row this season. Twice they have won 2 straight and then lost.
The Clippers’ loss to the Thunder on Monday is their only road loss so far this season.
The Clippers have the defense to match Houston’s, as the Rockets allow 106.5 points per Game and the Clippers allow 108.8. The Clippers have allowed opponents to score 105 or fewer points in 5 of their last 6 Games.
BET CLIPPERS (+165).
Against the spread
Three of the Rockets’ 4 losses this season were as favorites. They are 6-5 ATS overall, but believing the Clippers will pull off the outright upset with plus odds on the moneyline, there is no need to bet the spread.
PASS.
Over/Under
The Clippers have allowed 105 or fewer points in 5 of their last 6 games while the Rockets have allowed 100 or fewer points in 4 of their last 5.
Four of the Clippers’ last 6 games have not reached 214 total points.
BET UNDER 213.5 (-110).
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