NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at Houston Rockets Odds & Prediction

The Clippers are getting ready to face off against the Rockets this Tuesday night in a crucial Western Conference battle. Houston will welcome LA at the Toyota Center, and fans can expect an exciting game between two teams fighting for a playoff spot.

Game Info: February 10, 2026, 8:00 pm ET, Toyota Center, Houston TX

Betting Odds

The Rockets are starting off as -6 favorites against the Clippers in the betting lines, with the moneyline set at Houston -240 and LA +200 on major platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel. The total is at 226.5, showcasing Houston’s strong defense compared to LA’s average pace. The public is leaning towards the Rockets at 58%, but sharp bettors are looking at the Clippers +6, who have a 45% ATS road cover rate; meanwhile, the Rockets are at 52% ATS overall but struggle at home with a record of 8-15.

Clippers Betting Preview

The Clippers are heading into this game against the Rockets with a sneaky three-game road win streak, scoring an average of 111.9 points per game while giving up 113.2. Kawhi Leonard is on fire, putting up 28.0 points per game with a shooting percentage of 49.5%. But injuries are really hitting the team’s depth hard: Darius Garland (toe), Isaiah Jackson (not injury related), Bennedict Mathurin (not injury related), and Bradley Beal (hip, out for the season) are all out.

LA is having a tough time with rebounding, sitting at the bottom with just 41.1 rebounds per game, but they’re shooting pretty well at 47.9% from the field, covering 50% against the spread on the road, this might be a good opportunity to capitalize if Houston’s frontcourt is missing some key players.

Rockets Betting Preview

Houston is doing great at 32-19, leading the NBA in rebounding with 48.8 RPG and keeping opponents to 110.0 PPG, which ranks them 4th in defense, as they prepare for this matchup against the Clippers. Alperen Sengun is close to a triple-double with 20.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG, and 6.3 APG.

However, Fred VanVleet is out due to a knee injury. The Rockets have won 6 out of their last 10 games but have had some trouble against the spread, going 3-7. Still, they dominate at home, especially in the paint with a scoring margin of +12.4, which is 2nd best in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

This game between the Clippers and Rockets is all about rebounding: Houston’s rebounders are going to take advantage of LA’s league-low 41.1 RPG. The Rockets’ fast pace puts a strain on the Clippers’ transition defense.

Houston has a field goal percentage of 47.2% compared to LA’s opponent mark of 47.1%.

When it comes to head-to-head matchups, the Rockets have the upper hand lately, winning 3 out of the last 4 games. Plus, the totals have gone OVER 57% in the Clippers’ away games.

League Notes: Houston leads in steals and blocks; LA’s overs have reached 54% due to injuries.

Key Matchup: Sengun is pushing around the thin interior of the Clippers.

Clippers at Rockets Prediction

Houston’s solid defense and rebounding shut down LA’s struggling lineup, while Green’s emergence capitalizes on the Clippers’ perimeter problems.

Prop Play: Sengun is set to score more than 21.5 points; bet on the Clippers not reaching their team total of under 112.5. The Rockets clinch a significant victory due to their home court advantage.

Sportbook.AG Final Prediction: Rockets cover -6 and win 118-110 in this Clippers at Rockets thriller.