The Rockets will play the Clippers on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 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 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers set for Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. 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 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Clippers is 84.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Clippers - The Los Angeles Clippers start this matchup with a 4-8 record as a home team. They now rank 11th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 3rd (121.0) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Clippers stand at 26th averaging 110.6 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.2 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers currently rank 14th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Clippers possess a 2-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 17-9 overall record, while the Los Angeles Clippers have a 7-21 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Clippers fans! Ready to face Rockets for battle tonight...
The 17-9 Rockets clash with the 7-21 Clippers in enemy territory...
Rockets lead Western Southwest with 2-3 record, while Clippers struggle at 2-4...
Rockets score 121.0 ppg, while Clippers lag behind at 110.6...
See you courtside at today's game, review best bets, and prop bets...
Best Rockets at Clippers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Clippers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -7.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Clippers are +7.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 219.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Clippers
10:40pm EST | -7.5 -115+7.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Clippers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +7.5 Los Angeles Clippers underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -7.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Clippers
Game to Overtime
10:40pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
Clippers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 105.5 o -118105.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -125Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
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James Harden
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o +10523.5 u -140Bet |
John Collins
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Kawhi Leonard
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11825.5 u -115Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11823.5 u -110Bet |
Kris Dunn
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Nicholas Batum
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u -105Bet |
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Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -125Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
James Harden
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -130Bet |
Kawhi Leonard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAC 10:40pm EST | 34.5 o -12034.5 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 | 17 | 9 | 0.654 | +7.0 | 8-2 | 9-7 | 2-3 | 10-8 | 121.0 | 112.2 | +8.8 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 7 | 21 | 0.250 | +18.0 | 4-8 | 3-13 | 2-4 | 5-14 | 110.6 | 116.0 | -5.4 | W1 | 2-8 |
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 | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Clippers | +20000 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Clippers Team Pages
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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 Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 at 10:40 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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