Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 15, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Clippers (22-22) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (10-32)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Sunday, January 15, 2023 at 3:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on KTLA & SportsNet SW

The Houston Rockets visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the LA Clippers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Clippers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-105).

The Rockets vs Clippers Over/Under is 221.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 16-23 against the spread, while the Clippers are 21-23 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Clippers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets+10.5 -115O 221.5 -110+350
LA Clippers -10.5 -105U 221.5 -110-450

Clippers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Clippers will win Sunday‘s game with 70.3% confidence.

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

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Rockets and Clippers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 44 of their last 74 games (+11.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 16 away games (+9.65 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Team Total Under in 46 of their last 78 games (+9.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 away games (+7.76 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 39 away games (+7.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 27 games at home (+18.60 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 82 games (+16.77 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have covered the 3Q Spread in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.32 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 27 games at home (+10.87 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 38 games at home (+10.83 Units / 21% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 16-23 (-9.3 Units / -20.13% ROI).

  • 10-32 against the Moneyline (-9.4 Units / -21.71% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 21-21 against the Under for game total points (-2.1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Clippers have gone 21-23 (-4.3 Units / -8.89% ROI).

  • 22-22 against the Moneyline (-5.2 Units / -6.92% ROI)
  • 17-27 against the Over for game total points (-12.7 Units / -26.24% ROI)
  • 27-17 against the Under for game total points (+8.3 Units / 17.15% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 65 games (-35.13 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 21 of their last 65 games (-27.11 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 27 games at home (-21.30 Units / -72% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 66 games (-20.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The LA Clippers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 81 games (-18.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 78 games (-27.40 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 78 games (-21.55 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 78 games (-21.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 74 games (-21.14 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 78 games (-18.64 Units / -23% ROI)

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Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the LA Clippers

The Rockets are 14-56 (.197) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Rockets are 10-38 (.208) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Rockets are 5-64 (.072) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

The Rockets are 2-19 (.095) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

LA Clippers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The LA Clippers are 25-6 (.806) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for seventh-best among NBA teams. The Houston Rockets have averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (4,036 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for third-lowest among NBA teams.

The Clippers are 59-13 (.819) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .699

The Clippers are 20-11 (.645) when turning the ball over fewer than 10 times since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .559

The Clippers are 24-4 (.857) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .744

Injury Report: Clippers vs. RocketsSunday‘s Game, Jan. 15

  • Moussa Diabate (Clippers): Diabate is questionable for Sunday’s (Jan. 15) game against Houston.
  • Paul George (Clippers): George is OUT for Sunday’s (Jan. 15) game against Houston
  • John Wall (Clippers): Wall is doubtful for Sunday’s (Jan. 15) game against Houston.
  • Luke Kennard (Clippers): Kennard is OUT for Sunday’s (Jan. 15) game against Houston.
  • Marcus Morris Sr. (Clippers): Morris Sr. is doubtful for Sunday’s (Jan. 15) game against Houston.
  • Kevin Porter Jr. (Rockets): Porter Jr. is doubtful for Sunday’s (Jan. 14) game against the Clippers.

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (285 assists/ 221 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (3,913 assists/ 2,527 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Rockets have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (1,373 turnovers/87 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (52 assists/ 48 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

LA Clippers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers are shooting 39% from three (1,109/2,825) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Clippers have averaged 7.2 offensive rebounds per game (93 rebounds/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Clippers shot 41% from three (1,027/2,498) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Clippers have averaged 103.9 points per game (1,351 points/13 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.6

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 32.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,071 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Rockets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,465 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Rockets have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (61 blocks/13 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets have averaged 31.5 defensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

LA Clippers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Clippers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (73 blocks/13 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Clippers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Clippers have averaged 34.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,820 rebounds/167 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Clippers have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (479 blocks/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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