Houston Rockets (52-27) vs. LA Clippers (46-32)
April 9, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers -6.5; Over/Under: 219
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Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets have been on fire as they’ve won 15 of their last 17 games overall, and they will be aiming for a fourth-straight victory after taking down the red-hot Warriors in a 106-96 road win on Sunday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 24 points on 10 of 13 shooting, Jalen Green added 21 points with five assists, while Alperen Sengun chipped in with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 30 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense, particularly on the Warriors’ Stephen Curry, who was held to just three points on one of 10 shooting. Fred VanVleet had a rough game of just three points on one of eight shots, but the Rockets’ defense was so stingy that they were still able to get it done despite a poor shooting night.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in great form as they’ve won 15 of their last 18 games overall. They will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after sneaking past the Spurs in a 122-117 home win last night. Norman Powell led the team with 25 points, Ivica Zubac added 24 points with 20 rebounds and five assists, while James Harden chipped in with 21 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and 14 of 30 from the 3-point line as they battled with the pesky Spurs in a tightly contested first half. Before they exploded for 37 points in the third quarter to take control with an 18-point lead. The Clippers will take on the Kings after this game.
Clippers vs Rockets Prediction
The Rockets could be missing some players with Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr, and Fred VanVleet all listed as questionable, while the Clippers have ruled out Patty Mills, Kawhi Leonard, and Amir Coffey. This is certainly one of those games where you need to check the lineups before tipoff, given the injury cloud hanging over the Rockets. With that being said, the Clippers should be good enough to take advantage at home, but I still think the Rockets can keep it close right till the final buzzer.
