Rockets vs Clippers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 14

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 14, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Rockets are -2.5 favorites vs. the Clippers
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | BSSC

The Houston Rockets visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Clippers Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 44-35 against the spread, while the Clippers are against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets-4.5 -105O 224.5 -115-185
Los Angeles Clippers +4.5 -115U 224.5 -105+150

Clippers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Sunday‘s game with 54.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Clippers.

Clippers vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Clippers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 54.6% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 16 games (+11.80 Units / 67% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 37 away games (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 away games (+10.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 47 of their last 80 games (+9.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 44 of their last 78 games (+8.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 86 games (+7.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games at home (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 35 games (+7.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 39 games (+6.75 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 44-35 (+5.5 Units / 6.17% ROI).

  • 40-41 against the Moneyline (+1.4 Units / 1.02% ROI)
  • 42-38 against the Over for game total points (+0.2 Units / 0.22% ROI)
  • 38-42 against the Under for game total points (-8.15 Units / -9.15% ROI)

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

  • Home Moneyline Record against the Moneyline (Home ML Units Units / Home ML ROI ROI)
  • Home Over Record against the Over for game total points (Home Over Units Units / Home Over ROI ROI)
  • Home Under Record against the Under for game total points (Home Under Units Units / Home Under ROI ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 17 games at home (-28.70 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 38 games at home (-24.15 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 86 games (-20.25 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 74 games (-16.25 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 56 games (-15.95 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 36 away games (-18.65 Units / -45% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 75 games (-16.65 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-16.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 61 games (-15.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 36 away games (-15.35 Units / -32% ROI)

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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 2-30 (.062) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Rockets were 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

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

The Clippers are 41-8 (.837) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .659

The Clippers were 35-28 (.556) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Clippers were 15-4 (.789) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Clippers are 14-3 (.824) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .646

Injury Report: Clippers vs. RocketsSunday‘s Game, Apr. 14

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

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for 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 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets shot 33% from three (856/2,619) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Los Angeles Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 12.6 second chance points per game (1,022 points/81 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

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

The Clippers shot 38% from three (1,041/2,735) last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers are shooting 40% from three (542/1,363) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

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

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

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

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 627 steals this season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

The Clippers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (627 steals/81 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5


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