Clippers vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 06, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers are -6.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 223.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSSC | SCHN | ESPN

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Houston, TX.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The Clippers vs Rockets Over/Under is 223.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Clippers are against the spread, while the Rockets are 31-28 against the spread.


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Clippers vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Clippers-6.5 -115O 223.5 -115-275
Houston Rockets +6.5 -105U 223.5 -105+220

Rockets vs Clippers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Wednesday‘s game with 76.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Clippers and Rockets.

Rockets vs Clippers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The LA Clippers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 42 games (+17.05 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 70 games (+15.40 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 34 away games (+12.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 55 games (+12.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 2Q Spread in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 39 games at home (+21.15 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 games at home (+14.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 46 of their last 77 games (+13.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 78 games (+12.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games at home (+11.70 Units / 33% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone ( Units / ROI).

  • Away Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Away ML Units Units / Away ML ROI ROI)
  • Away Record Over against the Over for game total points (Away Over Units Units / Away Over ROI ROI)
  • Away Under Record against the Under for game total points (Away Under Units Units / Away Under ROI ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 31-28 (+0.25 Units / 0.37% ROI).

  • 27-34 against the Moneyline (-2.8 Units / -3.22% ROI)
  • 26-33 against the Over for game total points (-10.3 Units / -15.35% ROI)
  • 33-26 against the Under for game total points (+4.4 Units / 6.56% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 30 of their last 79 games (-21.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 69 games (-14.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 76 games (-14.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 30 games at home (-12.10 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 79 games (-11.80 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 70 games (-21.90 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 80 games (-17.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 58 games (-17.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 3 of their last 17 games (-12.70 Units / -66% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 32 of their last 73 games (-12.25 Units / -15% ROI)

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Los Angeles Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Clippers were 26-8 (.765) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .702

The Clippers are 17-7 (.708) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .574

The Clippers are 22-4 (.846) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .675

The Clippers are 32-10 (.762) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-7th-best in the NBA. The Rockets have allowed 13.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd-worst in the NBA.

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Clippers

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Rockets are winless (0-8) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .169

Injury Report: Rockets vs. ClippersWednesday‘s Game, Mar. 6

  • Steven Adams (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out For Season
  • Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): Lower Leg, Out
  • Norman Powell (Los Angeles Clippers): Ankle, Out

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (684/1,728) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (341/858) in the second half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,959 assists/ 1,167 TOs) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Clippers averaged 45.5 points in the paint per game (3,732 points/82 games) last season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,529 assists/ 1,010 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Los Angeles Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,946 rebounds/82 games) last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Clippers averaged 4.4 blocks per game (364 blocks/82 games) last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Clippers have 418 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Clippers forced 12.2 turnovers per game (501 turnovers/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Rockets allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3


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