Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Tuesday, Dec. 23

The Houston Rockets haven't had a very successful road trip so far. They've won just one of four games thus far and now end the trip with two games in Los Angeles, starting with the Clippers on Tuesday night.

The Clippers just took down the Lakers quite handily over the weekend to end a five-game losing streak, but they're still just 7-21 overall and 4-8 at home.

Houston squeaked out a 115-113 win over the Clippers earlier this month to open the season series. Their second matchup takes center stage on NBC to close out the slate tonight.

The oddsmakers have the Rockets as road favorites at the best betting sites on Tuesday night.

Let’s take a look at the odds, players to watch and my prediction for Tuesday night’s NBA matchup.

Rockets vs. Clippers Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Rockets -8.5 (-102)
Clippers +8.5 (-122)

Moneyline

Rockets: -310
Clippers: +250

Total

220.5 (Over -107/Under -116)

Rockets vs. Clippers How to Watch

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 23
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Venue: Intuit Dome
How to Watch (TV): NBC, Peacock, SCHN, FDSN-SC
Rockets record: 17-9
Clippers record: 7-21

Rockets vs. Clippers Injury Reports

Rockets Injury Report

Dorian Finney-Smith – out
Fred VanVleet – out

Clippers Injury Report

Bradley Beal – out
Derrick Jones Jr. – out
Chris Paul – out
Ivica Zubac – out

Rockets vs. Clippers Best NBA Prop Bets

Clippers Best NBA Prop Bet

Kevin Durant OVER 23.5 Points (-116)

Kevin Durant had a down game a few weeks ago against the Clippers, putting up just 16 points on 5 of 14 shooting. He’s recovered since then, though, with at least 24 points in each of his last four games, including two 30-point performances in New Orleans and Denver.

Durant is always dangerous when he takes the floor, and he’s averaging 25.3 points per game this season. He’s been getting to this 24 points number fairly consistently, though, hitting in four straight, nine of 10, and 13 of his last 17 games. In fact, he’s had at least 24 points in two-thirds of his games this season.

The Clippers kept him in check once. I don’t see it happening again. He had 24 and 34 points in the final two meetings last season after being held to 18 points in the first one.

Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction and Pick

The Clippers are coming off a rare win this season, taking down the Lakers 103-88 as -4 favorites to end a five-game losing streak. They’re now 7-21 and 4-8 on the year.

They haven’t been great against the spread either, going 9-19 so far, while the Rockets have covered in 15 of their 26 games.

The Rockets are in a tough schedule spot towards the end of a long road trip, but I still see them pulling out a fairly comfortable win over the dysfunctional Clippers tonight.

Pick: Rockets -8.5 (-102)

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