The Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Mar 6. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on ESPN. Los Angeles comes into this game as 6.5-point favorites with the total set at 222.5. Keep reading to get our Rockets vs. Clippers player props and predictions.
Rockets vs. Clippers Odds
- Spread: Clippers -6.5
- Total 222.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 6
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: ESPN
Clippers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Clippers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 115 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home contests, the Rockets offense has averaged 107 points per game while allowing an average of 115. Houston posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
Can the Los Angeles Offense Score Enough on the Road?
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 230.6, which is higher than today’s line of 222.5. The average combined scoring in their games is 229.7.
LA has gone under the O/U line in their last two games and have an overall record of 25-34-1. Today’s game marks the 55th time they have had a higher O/U line than 222.5.
For the season, the Clippers are 31-29 against the spread and 16-15 ATS on the road. As the favorite, they are 27-21 vs. the spread and 36-12 overall.
The Clippers are coming off a 113-106 loss to the Bucks. In that game, they were favored by 2.5 points and the O/U line was 222.5.
Currently, the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 39-21. Against the West, they are 24-16 and 8-5 in the Pacific Division.
On the season, the Clippers are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is 10th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they are averaging 116.8 points per game.
So far, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is 7th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 14th in made threes per game at 13. They are shooting 38% from beyond the arc, which is 3rd in the NBA.
Not only do the Clippers’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 9th in the league in points allowed. Los Angeles has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 14th in the league over their last three games at 105.3 PPG allowed. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Clippers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.2% while allowing 35.6% from downtown.
Will the Rockets Make it Happen at Home?
Today’s O/U line of 222.5 is lower than the Rockets’ last six games, and they have hit the under in all six of those games. On the season, their games have averaged 225.6 points per game.
Houston’s ATS record for the season is 32-28, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. As the underdog, they are 19-21 vs. the spread and 12-29 straight-up.
In Western Conference games, the Rockets are 19-18 compared to 8-16 against non-conference opponents. This puts them 12th in the West, and they have an overall record of 27-34.
The Rockets are coming off a 114-101 win over the Spurs, where they were favored by 6.5 points. The combined scoring in that game was 215 points, and the O/U line was 228.
For the season, the Rockets are 21-10 ATS at home, and they have an average scoring margin of +5.9 points per game. At home, they are 20-21 as the favorite and 13-7 vs. the spread.
The Rockets are 21st in the NBA in scoring at 112.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 115 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Houston is 28th in the league at 45%. They are 13th in pace at 99.5 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 36.1% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, Houston is 20th in made threes per game at 12.1. Overall, they are 28th in three-point shooting percentage at 34%.
When it comes to assists, the Rockets are 28th in the league at 24.5 per game. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 11th in made free throws per game and 8th in free throw attempts. In terms of offensive rebounds, Houston is 7th in the NBA.
On defense, the Rockets come into the game ranked 11th in the league in points allowed at 112.8 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 106.7 points per contest (17th). Houston’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 12th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 26th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.5 rejections per game.
Rockets vs. Clippers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Alperen Sengün and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. For his matchup against the Rockets, we recommend taking the under on Alperen Sengün and his prop bet of 21.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 20.
- The Prop: Alperen Sengün Under 21.5 Points (-110)
Rockets vs. Clippers Predictions
Not only do we have the Clippers winning this one by a score of 115-106, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Clippers at -6.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 222.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Clippers -6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook