Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Prediction 11/22/19

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A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Los Angeles Clippers (10-5), who will be 5-point favorites when they welcome the Houston Rockets (11-4) to Staples Center. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 228 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019.

Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds

Neither team was able to cover in their last outing. The Clippers (7.5-point favorites) defeated the Boston Celtics, 107-104, while the Rockets (1.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Denver Nuggets, 105-95. The Los Angeles game went 7.5 points under the projected point total of 218.5, while the Houston game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 221.5.

The Clippers knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Celtics to an effective field goal percentage of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.517). Houston, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (19-25; 76.0 percent). Los Angeles received a boost from Patrick Beverley, who put up 14 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. Meanwhile, James Harden was a key piece for Houston with 27 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

In their first matchup this season, Harden led the Rockets to a 102-93 win. He scored a game-high 47 points. The two teams combined to put up 195 points, which was well under the projected point total of 233, and Houston covered as a 2-point favorite. Houston made good use of their 27 trips to the free throw line, making 22 of them (81.5 percent). Los Angeles, on the other hand, was just 7-14 (50.0 percent).

Of the Rockets’ 15 games, 10 have finished under the total. Houston heads into the contest with records of 11-4 straight up (SU) and 8-7 against the spread (ATS).

Much like Houston, Clippers games also tend to go under the projected point total (66.7 percent). Further, Los Angeles owns records of 10-5 SU and 7-7-1 ATS.

A focal point for the Los Angeles offense is getting to the free throw line. The Clippers rank fifth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.232), but Houston is among the best in the NBA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking fifth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.176).

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Rockets average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the league. The Clippers rank 17th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
  • Los Angeles ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (42.7) while Houston ranks 27th (51.2).
  • The Rockets rank first in three pointers attempted per game (45.8) while the Clippers rank 21st in three pointers allowed per game (34.9).
  • Los Angeles puts up 15.3 fast-break points per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Houston ranks 26th in fast-break points given up per game (16.4).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in second chance points per game (15.3) while Houston ranks 18th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
  • The Clippers average 48.5 rebounds per game, which ranks second in the league. The Rockets rank 24th in rebounds allowed per game (47.7).
  • The Clippers rank sixth in points off turnovers per game (19.3) while the Rockets rank 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.1).
  • Houston averages 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.3).
  • Los Angeles ranks third in assists allowed per game (21.2) while Houston ranks 24th (25.6).
  • Houston is 2-0 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 5-0.
  • In games where they score above 100 points, the Rockets are 11-3 and the Clippers are 8-3.
  • Los Angeles is 6-3-1 ATS at home, while Houston is 4-4 ATS on the road.
  • In 8 road games, the Rockets have 7 unders and 1 over.
  • Of the Clippers’ 10 home games, they have 8 unders and 2 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Rockets are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Clippers are 1-4.
  • In their last five games, Houston has 4 unders and 1 over, while Los Angeles has 3 unders and 2 overs.
  • During their last five games, the Rockets have scored an average of 113.0 points per game (4.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.6 points per game (10.5 below their season average).
  • The Clippers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, up from 6.0 for the season.