- The Rockets have lost five of their last six road games but are eight point favorites on the road over the Clippers tonight.
- James Harden has averaged just 20.9 points per game in December after averaging nearly 30 points per game during November.
LOS ANGELES – James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers host his former team, the Houston Rockets at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, streaming live on the newly revived NBC / Peacock broadcast.
Rockets vs Clippers Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | -8.0 (-105) | -300 | O 219.0 (-110) |
| Clippers | +8.0 (-115) | +250 | U 219.0 (-110) |
Legal sports betting sites give the Rockets an eight point edge over the Clippers in LA after dropping their last game to the Kings in overtime.
The Clippers snapped a five game skid on Saturday with a 103-88 win at home over the in-town rival Lakers.
Los Angeles Clippers +8.0 (-115)
The Clippers have had a rough season thus far, going just 7-21 overall and 4-8 at home.
However, as previously mentioned, they won their most recent game against the Lakers to kick off an abbreviated home stand before a road trip to Portland on the 26th and then heading back home for a five game home stand, which could give their season a serious shot in the arm.
They faced Houston just about two weeks ago, losing by a final of 115-113 on the road in a well-fought contest.
Houston has gone 9-7 on the road this season, but have dropped five of their last six games away from home.
Even if Houston is able to pull out a victory, the Clippers have shown the ability to hang with them and are looking to turn around their season just as the Rockets have sputtered in recent games, losing three of their last four overall.
James Harden Under 23.5 Points (-115)
The Clippers’ star guard had a fantastic month of November, averaging 29.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game while shooting 42.8% from the field and 38% from three.
However, December has not treated him so nicely, as his average has dropped to just 20.9 points per game during the month while maintaining similar shooting splits.
Harden has averaged about four fewer field goal attempts and free throw attempts per game this month.
Additionally, Houston has one of the most stout defenses in the league, ranking top ten in points allowed per game (4th), opponent field goal percentage (9th), and defensive efficiency (6th).
Harden also posted just 22 points in the first meeting between the two teams earlier in the month.
Expect Harden to have a low scoring game against his old team and bet on his under at legal NBA betting sites The Rockets have lost five of their last six road games but are eight point favorites on the road over the Clippers tonight.
James Harden has averaged just 20.9 points per game in December after averaging nearly 30 points per game during November.
