Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Clippers - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Thursday, February 17th, 2022 at 10:30pm E.T.
Where: Crypto Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
How: NBA League Pass.
Spread: Clippers -11.
Total: 229.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Rockets Spotlight
The Houston Rockets just played the Phoenix Suns tough last games, eventually losing, but covering the 17.5-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Rockets rank 17th in points per game, 23rd in field goal percentage, and 23rd in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Rockets rank 30th in points allowed, 28th in field goal percentage, 17th in 3-point shooting, and 15th in rebounding.
Clippers Spotlight
The Los Angeles Clippers just had their two-game win streak snapped to the Phoenix Suns, but did cover the spread for a third-straight time. Offensively at home, the Clippers rank 24th in points per game, 18th in field goal percentage, and 8th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Clippers rank 14th in points allowed, 11th in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point shooting, and 23rd in rebounding.
Final Say
The Clippers have been hanging with some good competition lately, but this will be the first time in their last six games that they’ll be favorites, double-digit favorites nonetheless, which doesn’t bode well for them as they are 1-8 ATS in their last nine home games as favorites. They are also 0-6 ATS in their last six games on a Thursday, while they’ve gone 1-7 ATS in their last eight home games versus a team with a losing road record. The Rockets also bring it when they face off with the Clippers going 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings. With the competition the Clippers just faced, it is hard to see them bring that same enthusiasm they were playing with in their last couple games against good competition. Everyone has liked what they’ve seen from the Clippers lately, but that perception could have this line a little inflated so grab the free points and back Houston in this spot.
Pick: Houston Rockets +11
