Clippers vs Rockets prediction NBA · Wednesday, February 11
At a glance
The Houston Rockets (33-19) host the LA Clippers (25-28) on Wednesday, February 11 at 8:00 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston) in NBA action. Final score: Clippers 105 – Rockets 102. Before tip-off, the Basketlog model gave the Rockets a 69% chance to win: prediction missed. This season, the Rockets are 18-6 at home and the Clippers are 12-17 on the road. Over the last 10 games: 7-3 for the Rockets and 6-4 for the Clippers (current streaks: Rockets W2, Clippers L1).
The analysis Model
Slight edge to the Rockets, but the Clippers have what it takes to keep it close. The model projects Rockets 114 – 108 Clippers, a margin of about 6.2 points in favor of the Rockets and a total around 223 points. Expect a game at a standard NBA pace. The Rockets and the Clippers played yesterday: fatigue often shows in the fourth quarter.
- The Clippers need to win the pace battle to stay in the game.
What tips the balance
Scenarios
Stat comparison Current season
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Top performers
Clippers
Kawhi LeonardF · #227pts / game
Kris DunnG · #86assists
Kawhi LeonardF · #212rebounds
Rockets
Kevin DurantF · #721pts / game
Kevin DurantF · #76assists
Jabari Smith Jr.F · #1012reboundsRecent form
LAC
HOUHead-to-head
Tied 2-2 this season.
Team comparison
| LAC | HOU | |
|---|---|---|
| 25-28 | Record | 33-19 |
| 112.2 | Points scored / game | 114.8 |
| 111.7 | Points allowed / game | 109.7 |
| +0.4 | Adjusted margin / game | +4.3 |
| L1 | Current streak | W2 |
| 6-4 | Last 10 games | 7-3 |
| 12-17 road | Home / road record | 18-6 home |
| 50-32 (+4.7) | Last season | 52-30 (+4.5) |
| Yes | Played yesterday | Yes |
Injury report Clippers
Injury report Rockets
Probabilities estimated by the Basketlog model from available public data. They are neither a certainty nor betting advice.
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