Bettors of the Houston Rockets love seeing the L.A. Clippers on the schedule, and for good reason. In the last five meetings between the clubs, the Rockets are a sizzling 5-0 SU and ATS. The pair of Western Conference foes will renew acquaintances once again Monday at STAPLES Center.
The Clips recently saw their 10-game winning streak halted at the hands of the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, but the absence of all-world center DeAndre Jordan didn’t help. L.A. went 7-3 ATS during the streak but are a mediocre 18-19-3 ATS on the year.
The Rockets (22-20 SU) have won six of their last seven games and appear to have put a rocky start to the season behind them once the calendar turned to 2016.
Both of these teams are known for their offense, which means no one would be surprised if tonight’s tilt turns into a shootout. The Clippers are fourth in the league in points per game (103.9), while the Rockets are right behind them at 103.6.
Coincidentally, the OVER is red-hot when Houston and L.A. collide, cashing in seven out of the last nine meetings between the sides.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Los Angeles Clippers currently sport a record of 26-14, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 18-20-2 ATS. The Houston Rockets are 22-20 and 17-25 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Clippers post a 19-20-1 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Rockets have gone 22-20 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Houston injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 8-rated Houston Rockets taking on the No. 6-rated Los Angeles Clippers in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Los Angeles's No. 22-rated NBA squad against Houston's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Los Angeles rates No. 10 in the league with 8.9 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 2 with 10.43 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
James Harden went off for 31 points and added 3 rebounds leading Houston to a 112-95 win over Los Angeles on Sunday at STAPLES Center.
The Clippers endured a 110-103 loss at the hands of the Kings on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from JJ Redick at STAPLES Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Detroit, Wednesday, January 20th
Los Angeles at Cleveland, Thursday, January 21st