The Rockets will play the Clippers on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers set for Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 94.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Clippers is 92.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 6-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Clippers - The Los Angeles Clippers start this matchup with a 9-5 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 13th (113.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Clippers stand at 22nd averaging 108.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 26th in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 107.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 4-1 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Clippers possess a 4-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 15-8 overall record, while the Los Angeles Clippers have a 14-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Clippers fans! The Rockets be comin' for ye on Sunday...get ready for a battle in the arena in Los Angeles...
Houston stands at 15-8 overall, while the Clippers be at 14-10...Rockets lead the Western Southwest, Clippers trail in the Western Pacific...
Houston averages 113.5 points per game, Clippers be at 108.8...see you courtside at today's game and place your bets...
Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...look at this game's prop bets below and prepare for a showdown...may the best team win on the court!
Best Rockets at Clippers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Clippers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Clippers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -3.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Clippers are +3.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 212.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 212.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Clippers are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Clippers
12/08/24 9:10pm EST | -3.5 -110+3.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Clippers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +3.5 Los Angeles Clippers underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -3.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Clippers
Game to Overtime
12/08/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 108.5 o -105108.5 u -120Bet |
Clippers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 104.5 o -120104.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Derrick Jones Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1408.5 u +105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
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Ivica Zubac
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12520.5 u -110Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -110Bet |
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Kris Dunn
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Norman Powell
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o +10521.5 u -140Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Ivica Zubac
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
James Harden
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 37.5 o -12037.5 u -110Bet |
Norman Powell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 12/08/24 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 18 | 9 | 0.667 | +6.0 | 11-3 | 7-6 | 5-1 | 12-7 | 112.9 | 106.4 | +6.5 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 16 | 13 | 0.552 | +9.0 | 10-6 | 6-7 | 4-2 | 11-12 | 109.4 | 107.6 | +1.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Clippers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Clippers | +10000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Clippers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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