Rockets vs. Clippers Picks & Best Bets 8th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Los Angeles Clippers will meet the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Sunday at Intuit Dome, tipping off at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Norman Powell, Kevin Porter and Ivica Zubac are expected to lead the way for the Clippers, while the Rockets will rely on Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to identify the best Rockets vs. Clippers bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Rockets will likely beat the Clippers with a projected final score of 109-105.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Clippers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Clippers picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Clippers Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Intuit Dome
- Spread: Rockets -3.5 / Clippers +3.5
- Moneyline: Rockets -160 / Clippers +138
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 212.5 Points (-110/-108)
Rockets -3.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Rockets have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Clippers have a probability of 48%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 212.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 212.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 54% chance that the total will go over 212.5 points, providing an edge of 1.6%.
Rockets vs. Clippers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at -160 via BetMGM, whilst the Los Angeles Clippers are available at +138 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 64% chance of prevailing.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Rockets also present the best betting value, with the odds of -160 available at BetMGM, presenting an edge of 2%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets vs. Clippers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Rockets vs. Clippers matchup.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alperen Sengun | 21 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
Jalen Green | 20 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
Fred VanVleet | 20 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Jabari Smith | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Amen Thompson | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 6.9% on the +100 odds offered by FanDuel.
LA Clippers Clippers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Norman Powell | 18 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Kevin Porter | 17 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Ivica Zubac | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Kris Dunn | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Bones Hyland | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Norman Powell Under 19.5 Points Scored (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Norman Powell Under 19.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Clippers is on Norman Powell to score under 19.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 16 points, giving us an edge of 7.5% on the +100 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Rockets vs. Clippers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Rockets vs. Clippers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Dillon Brooks has recorded more than 1.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 11 games (55% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of +145 (41% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Total Assists
Dillon Brooks has had more than 1.5 assists in 8 of his last 13 games (62%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +125 (44%), also available at Bet365.
Alperen Sengun Over 19.5 Points Scored
Alperen Sengun has scored more than 19.5 points in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record over 19.5 points again at odds of -122 (55%), available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Norman Powell of the Clippers to record under 19.5 points scored, with an edge of 7.5% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Rockets -3.5 to cover.
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