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Clippers Look to Bounce Back Against Rockets in Wednesday Night Matchup

The LA Clippers (6-5) will take on the Houston Rockets (7-4) in a matchup on Wednesday night at the Toyota Center. The Clippers, who are 3-1 on the road this season, recently lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder after a four-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Rockets are coming off a win against the Washington Wizards and have a home record of 4-2. Houston is currently favored to win with a betting line of -5. Tipoff is at 8:00 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Clippers +170 | Rockets -195
• Spread: Clippers +5 (-110) | Rockets -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 213.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 66%.

Los Angeles vs Houston Stats

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers' recent four-game winning streak came to an end with a 134-128 loss to the Thunder. Despite a strong effort late in the game, the Clippers struggled to get crucial defensive stops. LA shot well from the field and made 20 three-pointers, but their free-throw shooting and turnovers hurt their chances of victory. Norman Powell led the team with 31 points, Ivica Zubac had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Derrick Jones Jr. added 20 points. Overall this season, the Clippers have been solid offensively, averaging 110.3 PPG on 47.5% shooting from the field and 39.4% from three. Defensively, they are giving up 108.8 PPG and holding opponents to 46.3% shooting from the field and 35.1% from three. With a power ranking of 16, the Clippers rank 23rd in offense and 3rd in defense, and currently have a record of 6-5 (7-4 ATS). Their offensive and defensive statistics are ranked among the top in the NBA in various categories.

Houston Rockets Analysis

The Houston Rockets secured their second consecutive victory with a 107-92 win over the Washington Wizards. Alperen Sengun led the team with an impressive performance, scoring 27 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out three assists. Jalen Green contributed 18 points, while Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith Jr. added 13 and 11 points respectively. Aaron Holiday also made an impact off the bench with 11 points. Despite shooting 46% from the field, the Rockets struggled from three-point range, hitting just 21.7%. They dominated the boards, out-rebounding the Wizards by 24, but committed 21 turnovers. Defensively, Houston held the Wizards to 40.9% shooting from the field and 35.5% from three.

In terms of season statistics, the Rockets are averaging 111.4 points per game on 43.7% shooting from the field and 31.4% from three-point range. They have a strong defensive record, giving up just 106.3 points per game with opponents shooting 44.8% from the field. The team ranks 15th in offensive rating and third in defensive rating in the NBA. The Rockets currently hold a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 17th in offense and 4th in defense. Their statistics show strengths in rebounding, but weaknesses in three-point shooting and turnovers. Defensively, they excel in limiting opponents' field goal percentage but struggle to defend the three-pointer.

Clippers poised for victory over Rockets in upcoming game

In the upcoming game, I am favoring the Clippers due to their strong offensive capabilities, particularly their proficient three-point shooting and dominant performance by key players such as Powell, Harden, and Zubac. Despite the Rockets' commendable defensive record, their weakness in defending against three-point shots may put them at a disadvantage. Additionally, the absence of Fred Vanvleet, Houston's point guard, due to a hamstring injury could further hinder their scoring abilities. Given the Clippers' success on the road this season and their predicted victory coupled with covering the spread, it is likely that they will emerge as the triumphant team in this matchup.

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