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The LA Clippers will take on the Houston Rockets in one of four NBA games scheduled for Thursday. This will be their first meeting of the 2025-26 season. It has been a completely different campaign for both teams.
The Clippers (6-18) are in 14th place in the Western Conference with six wins this season. The team’s offseason moves have not materialized as their campaign continues to fall apart.
James Harden is leading the charge, recording 26.8 points, 8.3 assists and 5.4 rebounds per game. Kawhi Leonard has also been solid, recording 25.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
The Rockets (15-6), meanwhile, are having a good season, holding fourth place in the West. Kevin Durant has been Houston’s go-to guy, averaging 25.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg and 3.9 apg. Alperen Sengun has also been key with averages of 23.1 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 7.1 apg.
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LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets game details
The Clippers-Rockets game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Toyota Center. Fans can catch the live broadcast of the matchup on FDSNSC. Alternatively, the game can be streamed with NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets betting lines
Moneyline: Clippers (+310) vs. Rockets (-395)
Spread: Clippers (+9.5) vs. Rockets (-9.5)
Total (O/U): Clippers (o219.5) -115 vs. Rockets (u219.5) -105
Note: Odds are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change closer to tipoff.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets preview
The Rockets have dominated the LA Clippers throughout the team’s head-to-head history. The Rockets have won 128 out of 220 regular-season games between the teams. They last met on April 9, with the Clippers winning 134-117. LA is 6-4 against Houston in their last 10 meetings.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets predicted starting lineups
Clippers
G: James Harden | G: Kris Dunn | F: Kawhi Leonard | F: John Collins | C: Ivica Zubac
Rockets
G: Amen Thompson | G: Josh Okogie | F: Kevin Durant | F: Jabari Smith Jr. | C: Alperen Sengun
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets betting tips
Kevin Durant has an over/under of 26.5 points for Thursday’s game against the Clippers. Durant has been in fine form lately, averaging 27.2 points per game over his last five outings. Taking the over is the safer bet.
James Harden, meanwhile, has an over/under of 24.5 for Thursday’s game. Harden kept his good run going on Saturday, recording 34 points against Minnesota. The former MVP has extra motivation when taking on his old team. Taking the over is the safer bet.
LA Clippers vs. Houston Rockets prediction
Bookmakers have the Rockets as heavy favorites to win Thursday’s game. The Clippers have struggled against the top five teams in the West this season and this is unlikely to change against Houston.
Our prediction: The Rockets to win.
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