LA @ Houston Picks & Props

The matchup against Houston may be a strong one for drawing fouls; the opposing team's starting PFs have attempted a colossal 7.6 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage (most in the league).

The matchup vs. Houston is a tough one for 3-point shots; when the Houston Rockets are playing at home, the opposition's starting SFs have put up the 2nd-lowest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (26.1%). The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Clippers. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the league this year (the Rockets). The Clippers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

The matchup vs. Houston is a hard one; when the Houston Rockets have the home court advantage, they have given up the 2nd-least points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs over the last 10 games (12.8). The 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play away team in the NBA this year has been the Clippers. The LA Clippers will likely suffer a drop-off in opportunities in this contest from squaring off against the 2nd-most sluggish pace team in the league this year (the Rockets). The Clippers check in as the 3rd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 10 games when they are away from home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 1.7 free throws per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Rockets, finding it difficult to draw fouls.

Over the last 5 games when they are on the road, the other team's starting SGs have attempted 4.4 free throws per game (4th-most in the league) vs. the Houston Rockets, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

The Houston Rockets rank as the least aggressive offense in the league this year in regard to three-point attempts. This year when they are at home, the opposition's starting SFs have averaged 43.3% on shot attempts from the field (5th-lowest in the NBA) against the Clippers, creating a hard matchup. The 2nd-most lethargic tempo team in the league this year has been the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are expected to suffer a reduction in opportunities today from being pitted against the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play away team in the league this year (the LA Clippers).

Ivica Zubac has gone over 14.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the NBA with 16.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Relative to last year's 19.2 mark, Alperen Sengun's points per game have surged this year to 23.1. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the NBA with 16.1 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the NBA with 16.1 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 10 games, the opposition's starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (5th-highest in the NBA) against the Clippers, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

This year when they are at home, the opposing team's starting PGs have shot 45.6% on field goals (7th-best in the NBA) against the LA Clippers, labeling this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Houston Rockets grade out best in in the NBA with 16.1 offensive rebounds per game this year. Over the last 5 games when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted 4.8 free throws per game (9th-most in the league) vs. the LA Clippers, succeeding in their efforts to get to the foul line.

Bogdan Bogdanovic has gone over 7.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Steven Adams has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Holiday has gone over 8.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 3.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.