Rockets vs. Clippers Point Spread Pick | Nov 17, 2023

Houston Rockets (6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (3-7 SU, 4-6 ATS)

When: Friday, November 17th, 10:30 PM (ET)

Where: Crypto.com Arena, CA, Los Angeles

TV: BSSC

Point Spread: Hou +6/LAL -6 (Check out all of our 100% sportsbook bonuses!)

Total: 217.5

Money Line: Rockets +192/Lakeshow -238

Notable Injuries

Rockets

• Victor Oladipo (Out) Knee
• Amen Thompson (Out) Ankle

Clippers

• Mason Plumlee (Out) Knee
• Brandon Boston Jr. (Out) Quadriceps

Recent Form

In today’s game against the Clippers, the Rockets aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 6-3. On the road this season, the Rockets have posted a 0-2 record, whereas they have a 6-1 record at home.

As they prepare to face off against the Rockets, the Clippers are 3-7 overall and are looking to snap a six-game losing streak. On the road, the Clippers have gone 0-6 so far this season compared to their 3-1 mark at home.

The Historicals

In terms of betting, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 4-1 in the previous 5 matchups vs Houston. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +12 points per game in favor of the Clippers. Over the course of these games, they averaged 212 points per game, leading a 2-3 over-under record.

Analysis

In their latest game, the Rockets offense put up 107 points against the Nuggets. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.5% and made 10 threes. In terms of offense, the Rockets have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 14th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 11th in percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.

In the current season, the Rockets defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 105.8 points per game.

Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 32.0% of their three-point attempts.

The Clippers’ offense recently wrapped up a game with a total of 108 points against the Nuggets. In that game, they made 13/29 three-point attempts and achieved a field goal percentage of 43%. Paul George was the leading scorer for the Clippers, putting up 35 points. In addition, James Harden contributed 21 points.

Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.7 points per game.

When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 15.1 per game, which is 25th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 26th in blocked shots at 4 per game.

Betting Trends

• Through their last ten road games, Houston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 111 points per game.
• Across the Clippers last five home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 4-6.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Even though the Rockets come into this one at 6-3 compared to the Clippers at just 3-7. Los Angeles is favored to pick up the win. This would be the first win for the team since James Harden has taken the floor for the team. Even though this experiment has gotten off to a terrible start, the Clippers nearly knocked off the Nuggets on Tuesday, and I like them tonight vs. the Rockets. My pick is to take LA at -6. Want more winners? Kevin West is hitting 67% on NFL props this season!