Clippers vs. Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 6, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 6, 2024

The high-octane offense of the Los Angeles Clippers (39-21) will face a challenge when they square off against the solid defense of the Houston Rockets (27-34) on March 6, 2024 at Toyota Center. The Clippers are 6.5-point favorites. The matchup’s over/under is 222.5.

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Clippers vs. Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Clippers -6.5 222.5

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Injury Report as of March 6

Clippers: Russell Westbrook: Out (Hand)

Rockets: Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Tari Eason: Out (Leg)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Rockets (+6.5)
Total Pick Over (222.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Clippers vs. Rockets Stat Rankings

Clippers Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
117.2 (10th) Points Scored 112.8 (21st)
112.5 (9th) Points Allowed 112.8 (11th)
42.9 (19th) Rebounds 46.2 (4th)
10.1 (20th) Off. Rebounds 11.4 (7th)
13.0 (14th) 3pt Made 12.1 (20th)
25.9 (21st) Assists 24.5 (28th)
12.2 (8th) Turnovers 12.6 (12th)

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Clippers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kawhi Leonard 55 24 6.2 3.7 1.7 0.9 2.2
Paul George 55 22.1 5.3 3.5 1.6 0.4 3.3
James Harden 55 17.6 5.1 8.3 1.1 0.9 2.8
Norman Powell 59 13.6 2.6 1.1 0.6 0.3 2.2
Ivica Zubac 48 11.6 9.3 1.4 0.2 1.2 0

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Alperen Sengun 60 21.3 9.3 4.8 1.2 0.8 0.6
Jalen Green 61 18.3 4.9 3.3 0.7 0.3 2.1
Fred VanVleet 54 16.6 3.8 8 1.2 0.9 3
Jabari Smith Jr. 56 13.2 8.6 1.5 0.7 0.7 1.7
Dillon Brooks 52 13.2 3.6 1.7 0.9 0.1 1.9

Betting Trends

  • The Clippers have 31 wins in 60 games against the spread this year.
  • As 6.5-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 13-10 against the spread.
  • This season, 23 of the Clippers’ 60 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 35 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 222.5 points.
  • Clippers games have had an average of 229.7 points this season, 7.2 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • The Rockets’ record against the spread is 31-28-2.
  • As a 6.5-point underdog or greater, Houston is 9-10-1 against the spread.
  • There have been 26 Rockets games (out of 61) that hit the over this season.
  • Houston’s games have finished with over 222.5 points scored 29 times this year.
  • The average total for Rockets games is 225.6 points, 3.1 more than this game’s over/under.

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