Rockets vs Clippers Odds & Predictions (Oct. 31)
- LA is a 10-point favorite in the Rockets vs Clippers odds on Halloween night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA
- Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (knee) will miss his fifth game of the season
- Check out the latest Rockets vs Clippers odds below, in addition to injury news and a betting prediction
It’s fitting the Clippers (2-4, 0-2 home) are playing on Halloween because they’ve been scary bad this season given the talent on their roster.
LA has dropped four straight and is fresh off getting blown out in their own building on Sunday by the Pelicans.
Now, they shift their focus to the lowly Rockets (1-5, 0-4 away) on Monday, one of the few teams in the West with a worse record.
Oddsmakers are expecting LA to snap its losing streak, as the Clippers opened up as the home chalk in the NBA odds.
Rockets vs Clippers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | +10 (-110) | +390 | O 224 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -10 (-110) | -490 | U 224 (-110) |
Odds as of October 30 at Barstool Sportsbook. Claim the Barstool Sportsbook promo code to bet on the Rockets vs Clippers game.
The Clippers are 10-point favorites and the game total sits at 224. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 pm ET at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, a building where LA is winless as the home team in two games this season.
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Los Angeles Clippers Betting Analysis
The big story in Clipper land is the continued absence of Kawhi Leonard. The two-time Finals MVP sat out his fourth game of the season on Sunday, and will miss Monday’s tilt as well. Leonard is still experiencing knee issues after tearing his ACL in the spring of 2021.
Kawhi Leonard is also OUT tomorrow vs. the Rockets, Clippers coach Ty Lue says.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) October 30, 2022
He missed the bulk of the playoffs that year and all of last season. So far in 2022, he’s played in just 33% of the Clippers games and the team is 1-3 without him.
LA remains a top contender in the NBA Championship odds, even though they’ve looked nothing like one. They’ve trailed by 22 or more points in three of their past four games, and have been atrocious on offense.
The Clippers have scored less than 100 points in half of their games so far, and managed just 91 points against New Orleans on Sunday. They rank 29th in offensive rating, 26th in three-point efficiency, and have shot under 35% in all four defeats.
Worst offensive rating this season:
30th — Lakers
29th — Clippers pic.twitter.com/RiHH9O48bK— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 30, 2022
In addition to Leonard’s absence, Paul George is operating at less than 100% as he deals with the aftermath of a non-COVID illness. PG-13 scored 40 against the Kings early in the season, but is averaging only 13.7 points and 31% from the field in his other four starts.
John Wall on the other hand, is on a minutes restriction, while Marcus Morris just returned from a two-game absence due to personal reasons.
Defensively, they’ve somehow held it together, and it’s been the only saving grace for them so far. LA entered play on Sunday ranked sixth in points against, third in enemy field goal percentage, and fourth in opponent three-point efficiency.
Houston Rockets Betting Analysis
Houston meanwhile, entered play on Sunday losers of four of five. They’re winless in four road tilts and were fresh off back-to-back losses in Portland and Utah. Only the Pistons have a worse point differential than the Rockets, while Houston ranks in the bottom-seven in both offensive and defensive rating.
The Rockets struggles should not come as a surprise. They were picked to finish among the bottom-seven teams in the league, and feature the NBA’s second youngest roster.
Jalen Green this season:
24.0 PPG
4.3 RPG
2.5 APG
46% FG
48% 3P
93% FTBreakout season. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/djkViEGvQe
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 25, 2022
Jalen Green looks like a budding superstar, and along with Kevin Porter Jr. give Houston a formidable backcourt.
Forward Jabari Smith Jr. was the third overall pick this past June, while center Alperen Sengun was a first round pick last year. There’s no denying they’re talented, the problem is they are sloppy. The Rockets commit turnovers at the seventh highest rate, and shoot the league’s second lowest field goal percentage.
This really the problem with being in the lottery year after year.
You’re drafting guys who think they’re the man…over and over
— JP – The Wholesome Truth Teller (@jay_pea619) October 25, 2022
They don’t distribute well, ranking third worst in total assists, and they defend poorly. Houston is allowing opponents to shot 49% from the field and 38% from three.
On the injury front, veteran guard Eric Gordon will miss his second straight game, while backup big man Bruno Fernando is also out.
Rockets vs Clippers Prediction
We successfully backed the under in LA’s contest on Sunday, and we’re going right back to the well here. The under has hit in five of the Clippers first six games, and their offensive struggles and sound defense make it an appealing target again.
The Rockets will surely concede their share of points, but it’s fair to doubt their ability to put up a big total on their own. They’re extremely inexperienced, and that will likely come back to haunt them against a veteran laden LA team.
Pick: Under 224 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
