Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction NBA Picks 12/8/24

The Houston Rockets and LA Clippers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Intuit Dome. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Pick.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets lost to the Kings and Warriors, and they play the Pelicans, Warriors, and Raptors next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.5 points on 44 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 19.3 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points and 10.7 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50.1 rebounds per game.

LA Clippers Betting Preview

The LA Clippers beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Nuggets, Jazz, and Mavericks next. The LA Clippers are averaging 109.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 107 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.3 points and 7.2 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick Jones Jr. is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 34.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Rockets have lost 27 of their last 30 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Clippers have won nine of their last 10 home games.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Intuit Dome against teams that held a winning record.
• The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction

I’ve been on the Houston Rockets a lot this season, but recent losses to the Kings and Warriors remind you this is still a young team learning how to win, and we may have to pump the brakes just a little. The LA Clippers are 7-3 SU and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games, and they’ve played their best ball at home, where 9 of their 14 wins have come. Even with their injury situation, I kind of like the Clippers at home in this near pick ’em spot.