The Houston Rockets (40-41) hit the court against the Los Angeles Clippers (51-30) as slight, 2.5-point favorites on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET on BSSC. The matchup has a 221 point total.
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Rockets vs. Clippers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rockets | -2.5 | 221 |
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Injury Report as of April 14
Rockets: Tari Eason: Out (Leg), Alperen Sengun: Out (Ankle), Jae’Sean Tate: Out (Ankle), Steven Adams: Out (Knee), Fred VanVleet: Out (Hip), Dillon Brooks: Out (Adductor)
Clippers: Kawhi Leonard: Out (Knee), Joshua Primo: Out (Ankle), James Harden: Questionable (Foot)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Clippers (+2.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (221) |
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.
Rockets vs. Clippers Stat Rankings
| Rockets Avg. (Rank) | Clippers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.3 (16th) | Points Scored | 115.8 (11th) |
| 113.3 (13th) | Points Allowed | 112.3 (10th) |
| 45.3 (4th) | Rebounds | 42.9 (20th) |
| 11.4 (7th) | Off. Rebounds | 10 (21st) |
| 12.7 (14th) | 3pt Made | 12.7 (14th) |
| 24.7 (25th) | Assists | 25.6 (21st) |
| 12.1 (7th) | Turnovers | 12.2 (10th) |
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Rockets Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 81 | 19.7 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. | 75 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Cam Whitmore | 46 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Amen Thompson | 61 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Aaron Holiday | 77 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Clippers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 74 | 22.6 | 5.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 3.3 |
| James Harden | 72 | 16.6 | 5.1 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
| Norman Powell | 76 | 13.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Ivica Zubac | 68 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0 |
| Russell Westbrook | 68 | 11.1 | 5 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Betting Trends
- The Rockets’ record against the spread is 44-35-2.
- Against the spread as 2.5-point favorites or more, Houston is 18-7-1.
- There have been 42 Rockets games (out of 81) that went over the total this season.
- Houston and its opponent have broken the 221-point mark 46 times this year.
- Rockets games average 227.6 total points per game this season, 6.6 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Clippers’ record against the spread is 38-43-0.
- Los Angeles is 5-7 as a 2.5-point underdog or greater.
- The Clippers have seen 36 of their 81 games hit the over.
- There have been 47 Los Angeles’ games this year with more than 221 points scored.
- The average total points scored in Clippers games this year (221) is seven points higher than the total for this matchup.
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