The Houston Rockets host the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday, and there could be an upset on the cards.
The Clippers vs. Rockets odds favored the Clippers to win at -6.5, but the Rockets beat the Suns twice in two weeks, so they have upset potential.
They’re looking to avenge a 106-100 loss to the Clippers in November, but a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then.
Are the Clippers overrated?
We don’t like to use the word “overrated,” but it generally applies to the Clippers.
They are 39-21 after a 113-106 loss to the Milwaukee Buckswhich is a more difficult match than facing the Rockets. However, with three defeats in their last five matches, they do not impress us.
We were impressed defensively, particularly in limiting the Minnesota Timberwolves at 88 points. However, the offense continues to play inconsistently and we expect more from players like Kawhi Leonard And Paul Georges.
“We just had to stay with it, stay with it,” George said. “The shots were not falling from both sides. I thought we stayed there and played a full 48 minutes. We weren’t shooting. The only other thing we could have done is make it difficult for them to make shots.
Covering a -6.5 spread on the road won’t be easy. They are 16-15 ATS on the road, and Russell Westbrook is injured, so it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for visitors.
LA Clippers Stats show they are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, so there are more negatives than positives for them on Wednesday.
Un-Sengun Hero
Alperen Sengun has to be one of the most underrated players in the NBA.
The international player averages 20.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game with NBA Player Statisticsand yet we barely hear it mentioned in the media.
This is mainly because he plays for the Rockets, but they have a nice young team, which will only get better with time.
They may have a losing record, but the Rockets are tough to beat at home. They were a great bet at the Toyota Center, notably going 19-10-1 against the spread.
It’s hard to ignore, and with another polished performance from Sengun, the Clippers vs. Rockets odds could look inviting for an upset.
Despite back-to-back losses to the Thunder, they bounced back with a stunning 118-109 road win over the Suns. Performances like that should give bettors hope, and they’re not playing for draft picks like some teams are.
Those days are over. The Rockets are here to win, and despite their NBA Playoff Rankings looking gloomy, they have enough time to get it back to .500.
Very efficient coverage of Houston
We expect the Rockets to cover the spread and the amount above 224.5 to cash out.
The Rockets showed they were more than accustomed to covering sports betting numbers, and they only lost by six points in the first road meeting.
Returning home, where they are a much better team, only improves their chances.
Bettors might think it’s a risk to back them to stay close to a talented Clippers team. However, the Clippers are never a safe bet and they can look poor at times.
It should also be a high-scoring contest. The Clippers defense has been solid as of late, but we think this will be a fluid game with plenty of threes.
Include over 224.5 with Clippers vs Rockets odds.
Clippers vs. Rockets odds
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