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

The Houston Rockets (17-9) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (7-21) on December 23, 2025 on NBC/Peacock, FDSSC, and SCHN. The Rockets are currently healthy 8-point favorites over the Clippers. A 218.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

Here is everything you need 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

• The Rockets have played 19 games with over 218.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this season.
• A total of 19 Clippers games this season (out of 28) have gone over 218.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 231.6 points per game combined, 13.1 more than the total of 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 in this matchup.
• Houston has won 16, or 66.7%, of the 24 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Los Angeles has won in two, or 14.3%, of the 14 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• After the last one head-to-head meetings, Houston has a 1-0 record against Los Angeles.
• The Clippers have a 1-0 record against the spread when playing the Rockets.

Rockets Recent Trends

• The Rockets are 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
• Houston's average total over the last 10 games is 10.7 points more than the 218.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Rockets have played 26 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• So far this season, Houston has been installed as favorites by an 8-point margin or more 12 times and are 7-5 ATS in those contests.
• The Rockets have hit the over in 57.1% of their opportunities this year (16 times over 28 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets put up 121 points per game, five more points than the 116 the Clippers give up.
• Houston has an 11-5 record against the spread and an 11-5 record overall when putting up more than 116 points.
• The Rockets are shooting 48.6% from the field this season, one percentage point higher than the 47.6% the Clippers allow to opponents.
• The Rockets have done a better job covering the spread when playing on the road (10-6-0) than they have at home (5-5-0).
• Houston has exceeded the over/under less consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in five of 10 home matchups (50%). On the road, it has hit the over in 11 of 16 games (68.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Rockets have won a higher percentage of their home games (.800) compared to road games (.571).

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun posts 23.2 points, 9.2 boards and 6.9 assists per game, shooting 50.2% from the floor.
• Amen Thompson averages 17.5 points, 7.2 boards and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field.
• Kevin Durant averages 25.3 points, 5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 50.9% from the floor and 43.5% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game.
• Jabari Smith Jr. posts 15.6 points, 7 boards and 2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks.
• Reed Sheppard puts up 13.5 points, 3.1 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 44.2% from downtown with 2.8 made treys per contest.

Rockets Player Props

Clippers Recent Trends

• The Clippers are 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall over their last 10 games.
• Los Angeles' average total over the last 10 games is 7.6 points greater than the 218.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Clippers are 9-19-0 against the spread this year.
• This season, Los Angeles has two ATS wins in four games as an underdog of 8 points or more.
• Clippers games this year have gone over the total in 15 of 28 opportunities (53.6%).
• The Clippers score an average of 110.6 points per game, only 1.6 fewer points than the 112.2 the Rockets give up.
• When it scores more than 112.2 points, Los Angeles is 6-6 against the spread and 6-6 overall.
• The Clippers are shooting 46.9% from the field, one% higher than the 45.9% the Rockets' opponents have shot this season.
• The Clippers' winning percentage against the spread at home is .167 (2-10-0). Away, it is .438 (7-9-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Los Angeles' games have gone over six of 12 times at home (50%), and nine of 16 away (56.2%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Clippers have won a lower percentage of games at home (3-6) than on the road (2-3).

Clippers Recent Stats

Clippers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, James Harden gets the Clippers 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 8.2 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• On a per-game basis, Kawhi Leonard gets the Clippers 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 2 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• John Collins gives the Clippers 12.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while putting up 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocked shots.
• Kris Dunn gives the Clippers 8.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3 assists per contest while posting 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Clippers are receiving 4.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Nicolas Batum this season.

Clippers Player Props

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