Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips | April 9, 2025
The Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers matchup is one of 10 games scheduled for Wednesday. Houston is second in the West with a 52-27 record, while LA is fourth with a 47-32 record.
The two teams have played each other 219 times in the regular season, with the Rockets holding a 128-91 lead. This will be their fourth and final game this season with Houston looking for the sweep.
They last played on Dec. 8 when the Rockets won 117-106 behind Jalen Green’s 31 points. Bones Hyland led the Clippers with 22 points off the bench.
Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers game details and odds
The Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 9, at Intuit Dome. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - SoCal and Space City Home Network. Fans can also stream the game live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Rockets (+240) vs. Clippers (-300)
Spread: Rockets (+7.5) vs. Clippers (-7.5)
Total (O/U): Rockets -110 (o219.5) vs. Clippers -110 (u219.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers preview
The Rockets are on a three-game win streak and have won eight of their past 10 games. They have also secured the second seed in the West. They last played on Sunday when they defeated the Golden State Warriors 106-96 after restricting Steph Curry to just three points.
Houston was led by Dillon Brooks’ 24 points, while Jalen Green had 21 points. Coach Ime Udoka could look to rest key starters as Wednesday’s game holds no bearing for the team’s postseason seeding. The team listed Alperen Sengun (lower back soreness), Jabari Smith Jr. (left groin) and Fred VanVleet (right ankle) as day-to-day.
The Clippers will play the second leg of a back-to-back after defeating the San Antonio Spurs 122-117 on Tuesday. Ivica Zubac (24 points and 20 rebounds) and James Harden (21 points and 12 assists) had double-doubles, while Norman Powell led the team in scoring with 25 points.
Kawhi Leonard sat out the game due to knee injury management and should be back Wednesday. The team cannot afford to rest players yet as a loss can relegate it to the play-in spots.
Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers betting props
Jalen Green’s points total is set at 21.5. He has crossed that mark in three of the past five games. With key players likely to be rested on Wednesday, Green should have the opportunity to go over.
Kawhi Leonard’s points total is set at 22.5. The oddsmakers don’t favor him to go over, but we expect the opposite. Take a risk and bet on the over.
Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers prediction
The oddsmakers favor the Clippers to get a win at home. With Houston unlikely to field its strongest team, LA should be able to cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game with the team total going past 219.5 points.