Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/03/2024, 07:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/03/2024 at 07:04 in NBA Predictions

The Houston Rockets will play host to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Toyota Center in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 27-34 and 12th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 39-21 and fourth in the Conference standings. 

The Los Angeles Clippers have been maintaining respectable form, splitting their last eight games. But they now need to bounce back after a tough 113-106 road loss to the surging Bucks on Monday. Paul George and James Harden led the charge with 29 points each, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 15 points to the effort. The Clippers exhibit a positive point differential of 4.7 points per game, averaging 117.2 points per game, which positions them tenth in the league. Notably, they have also displayed better offensive performance at home, scoring 117.5 points per game compared to 116.8 points per game on the road during the 2023-24 season. Defensively, they've been solid, allowing an average of 112.5 points per game, ranking ninth in the NBA. However, there are concerns regarding the availability of Russell Westbrook for their upcoming match.

The Houston Rockets are experiencing a positive shift in momentum, aiming for their third consecutive victory after a convincing 114-101 win over the Spurs last night. Alperen Sengun led the charge with an outstanding performance, recording 45 points, 16 rebounds, and five steals, while Jalen Green contributed 23 points to the effort. Ranking 21st in the NBA with an average of 112.8 points per game, the Rockets are now facing opponents who typically allow just 0.3 points less than that in this match. Notably, Houston tends to score more points at home, averaging 115 points per game compared to 110.5 points per game on the road. Defensively, they have been relatively solid, conceding an average of 112.8 points per game, which positions them 11th in the league. They'll be missing Tari Eason and Steven Adams due to injuries for this upcoming match.