Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction 4/9/25 NBA Picks

LA Clippers Betting Preview 

The LA Clippers beat the Mavs and Spurs, and they play the Kings and Warriors next. The Clippers have won 15 of their last 18 games and are currently the fourth seed in the West. 

The LA Clippers are averaging 112.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 108.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 22.4 points and 3.3 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer, and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last seven night games.
• The Rockets have lost five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

• The Rockets have won each of their last 13 Wednesday night games.
• The Clippers have lost each of their last three night games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Rockets teams that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in eight of their last nine road games when playing with a rest advantage.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Injury Report

The Clippers will be without Amir Coffey, while Kawhi Leonard and Patty Mills are questionable after not playing last night. 

Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Fred VanVleet are questionable for the Rockets.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Rockets in the underdog role is appealing because they’ve shown all year they can beat any team on any given night. However, the line is a bit thick because the Rockets have some key players on their injury report. While the Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back, Kawhi didn’t play, which opens the door to him playing tonight. The Clippers have been rolling lately, which includes covers in seven of their last 10 games, and they need to keep winning to keep their place in a top-10 seed. I don’t love the line and need more clarity on the injury report, but it’s Clippers or pass for me.