The Los Angeles Clippers (6-6) travel to face off against the Houston Rockets (8-4) on Friday, November 15th. This game will be played at Toyota Center in Houston and televised on SCHN. The Rockets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Clippers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Clippers. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Clippers vs Rockets

The Clippers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Clippers fell to 6-6 on the season after a 111-103 road loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Los Angeles, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 214 points was right on the line, resulting in a push.

After a 10-0 run early in the game, the Clippers led 12-2, but Houston fought back, outscoring them 33-28 in the 2nd quarter and 28-23 in the 3rd. Los Angeles entered the 4th quarter down 89-79 and managed to outscore the Rockets 24-22 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

The Rockets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Rockets improved to 8-4 this season with a 111-103 win over the Clippers on Wednesday. Houston was favored by 4.5 points and covered the spread, while the total points of 214 matched the pre-game line exactly.

After the Clippers went on a 10-0 run early, Houston fought back, winning the 2nd and 3rd quarters by a combined 10 points. They entered the 4th quarter with an 89-79 lead, and although the Clippers outscored them 24-22 in the final period, the Rockets held on for the win.

Clippers Offense Breakdown

In their 111-103 loss to the Rockets, the Clippers shot just 39.6% from the field. They connected on 14 threes, shooting 36.8% from beyond the arc.

James Harden led the Clippers with 19 points, 12 of which came in the 1st quarter. Terance Mann added 14 points, scoring 7 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Rockets Offense Breakdown

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 21 points and 7 rebounds in their win over the Clippers, despite shooting just 33.3% from the field. He connected on 5 threes, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc. Amen Thompson and Tari Eason both contributed 18 points, with Thompson adding 11 rebounds and shooting 66.7% from the field.

Houston made 15 threes as a team, shooting 37.5% from deep and 43.3% overall. Green scored 9 points in the 1st quarter, while Amen Thompson and Fred VanVleet each added 8 points in the 2nd. Eason scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

Clippers Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, the Clippers couldn’t overcome their earlier struggles, allowing 111 points in a loss to the Rockets. Los Angeles gave up 28 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, and 33 in the 2nd, but limited Houston to 22 points in the final period.

The Clippers held the Rockets to 43% shooting overall, including 37% from three-point range, where Houston made 15 threes. Los Angeles sent Houston to the line 17 times, where they converted 12 free throws. The Clippers finished with 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Rockets Team Defense

Defensively, the Clippers gave up 111 points to the Rockets, including 33 in the 2nd quarter. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 22 points. Overall, they held Houston to 43% shooting.

From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 15 threes at a 37% clip. The Clippers sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 12. Los Angeles recorded 10 steals and 3 blocks.

Clippers vs Rockets Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• In their last ten games at home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 112 points per game in these contests.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
• As the betting favorite, the Rockets have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Houston posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Clippers vs Rockets Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Rockets to win, and have the projected score sitting at 145-109. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Rockets at -4.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 217, and our model projects the Clippers and Rockets to reach a combined total of 254 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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