Although the Lakers lead the Western Conference and are the betting on NBA chalk to win the championship not everyone is sold. More than a few sharps believe it is the Clippers instead of the Lakers that is Best in the West. Of course, the Rockets may well have a say in the battle as well. Houston has one of the most prolific offenses in the NBA. The defense is another matter and may prove to be their playoff downfall. To illuminate, Houston coach Mike D’Antoni has gone back to his old run and gun tactics.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets
| Date and Time: | Thursday, March 5, 2020, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Toyota Center, Houston, Texas |
| Clippers vs. Rockets TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Betting on NBA odds at SBG: | Click Here |
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets Overview
Late on the Rockets are in good form with four payouts in their last six games. Houston has an offshore betting record of 39-20 straight up, 29-30 vs. the odds, and 26-33 under the total. NBA metrics have the Rockets ranked second for scoring offense, but 21st for points allowed. Namely, it is Harden that has made the Rockets a viable threat come playoff time. Once again, he’s blowing away the field for the NBA scoring champion.
In like manner, the Clippers have covered three of their last four games. LA is now 41-19 straight up, 32-28 against the spread and 28-31 under the total. Overall the Clippers rank fourth for scoring offense and 13th for points allowed. LA is tied with Denver for third place in the Western Conference standings. To illuminate Leonard and Williams make for a dynamic playoff combination.
Key Clippers: SG Kawhi Leonard (27.0 PTS, 7.5 REB, 5.2 AST, 46.5 FGPCT, 36.6 3PCT, 89.8 FTPCT), SG Paul George (21.2 PTS, 5.8 REB, 3.8 AST, 42.9 FGPCT, 40.1 3PPCT, 89.1 FTPCT)
Key Rockets: SG James Harden (34.9 PTS, 6.4 REB, 7.3 AST, 44.0 FGPCT, 36.0 3PPCT, 86.4 FTPCT), PG Russell Westbrook (27.6 PTS, 7.9 REB, 7.2 AST, 47.3 FGPCT, 25.1 3PPCT, 78.2 FTPCT)
LA and Houston Against the spread
The Clippers are:
- 5-4 against the spread on the road
- 4-9 under the total away from home
- 9-6 on the board in their last 15 games at Houston
- 7-4 over the total in away games with the Rockets
- 4-6 vs. the odds in their last 10 games as a dog
- 3-8 under the total when getting points
The Rockets are:
- 5-6 against the spread at Toyota Center
- 4-5 under the total in their last nine home games
- 12-8 vs. the line in their last 20 games with the Clippers
- 6-4 over the total head to head with LA
- 7-5 on the board in their last 12 games as a chalk
- 5-4 over the total when laying points
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets Betting on NBA Picks
In this situation, the road dog is the best place to look first. LA is a quality team that will bring their best in such a high-profile game. Further, the Rockets have suffered a Betting on NBA drop in recent Toyota Center action. With all else being equal and LA is having the better defense taking the points is the play.
Clippers vs. Rockets Bet on NBA Pick: LA Clippers
Clippers vs. Rockets on NBA Score Prediction: Clippers 105, Rockets 104