Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 23

The Houston Rockets (17-9) face the Los Angeles Clippers (7-21) on December 23, 2025 on NBC/Peacock, FDSSC, and SCHN. The Rockets are currently solid 8-point favorites over the Clippers. A 218.5-point total is set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know to know about the Rockets-Clippers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Clippers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California
• TV: NBC/Peacock, FDSSC, and SCHN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rockets vs. Clippers Prediction

ATS Pick: Rockets (- 8)
O/U Pick: Over (218.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 120 - Clippers 110

Rockets vs. Clippers Betting Insights

• This year, the Rockets games have finished over 218.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 19 (out of 26) times.
• The Clippers games have gone over 218.5 total points scored in 19 of 28 total matchups this year.
• Between them, these two teams average 13.1 more points per game (231.6) than this matchup's over/under (218.5).
• The Rockets and the Clippers have seen their opponents average a combined 9.7 more points per game than the over/under of 218.5 set for this game.
• Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 24 games this year and has walked away with the win 16 times (66.7%) in those games.
• Los Angeles has been victorious in two, or 14.3%, of the 14 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Houston has won its one head-to-head matchup against Los Angeles.
• The Clippers have an advantage against the spread (1-0) when taking on the Rockets.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 games.
• Houston has averaged a total of 229.2 combined points over its last 10 games, 10.7 greater than this game's over/under of 218.5.
• The Rockets have played 26 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• This season, Houston has an ATS record of 7-5 in its 12 games as a favorite of 8 points or more.
• Rockets games this year have gone over the point total 16 times in 28 opportunities (57.1%).
• The Rockets average 5.0 more points per game (121.0) than the Clippers give up (116.0).
• When Houston totals more than 116.0 points, it is 11-5 against the spread and 11-5 overall.
• The Rockets make 48.6% of their shots from the field this season, which is 1.0 percentage point higher than the Clippers have allowed to their opponents (47.6%).
• Against the spread, the Rockets have played worse at home, covering five times in 10 home games, and 10 times in 16 road games.
• Houston has gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (50%) than games on the road (68.8%).
• In home games, the Rockets have won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 8-2 (.800). When playing on the road, they are 8-6 (.571) as a moneyline favorite.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 23.2 points, 6.9 assists and 9.2 rebounds per game.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.5 points, 5.3 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game.
• Kevin Durant puts up 25.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 0.9 blocks.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 15.6 points, 2.0 assists and 7.0 boards.
• Reed Sheppard averages 13.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks.

Rockets Player Props

Clippers Recent Trends

• The Clippers have gone 2-8 in their last 10 games, with a 4-6 record against the spread during that span.
• Los Angeles has averaged a total of 226.1 combined points over its last 10 games, 7.6 greater than this matchup's total of 218.5.
• In the Clippers' 28 games this season, they have nine wins against the spread.
• This year, Los Angeles has two against the spread wins in four games as an underdog of 8 points or more.
• Clippers games this year have hit the over on 15 of 28 set point totals (53.6%).
• The Clippers average just 1.6 fewer points per game (110.6) than the Rockets allow their opponents to score (112.2).
• Los Angeles is 6-6 against the spread and 6-6 overall when it scores more than 112.2 points.
• The Clippers' 46.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.0 percentage point higher than the Rockets have allowed to their opponents (45.9%).
• This season, the Clippers are 2-10-0 at home against the spread (.167 winning percentage). Away, they are 7-9-0 ATS (.438).
• In terms of the over/under, Los Angeles' games have gone over six of 12 times at home (50%), and nine of 16 on the road (56.2%).
• The Clippers, when moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (3-6) than on the road (2-3) this year.

Clippers Recent Stats

Clippers Leaders

• James Harden is putting up 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. He's also sinking 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from 3-point range, with 3.6 triples per contest (fourth in NBA).
• The Clippers are receiving 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Kawhi Leonard this season.
• John Collins gives the Clippers 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per contest while averaging 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• The Clippers are receiving 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game from Kris Dunn this year.
• The Clippers are receiving 4.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Nicolas Batum this year.

Clippers Player Props

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