Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 23 | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The Houston Rockets will be visiting the LA Clippers on Tuesday, Dec. 23, in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season. The two teams are coming off contrasting results from their previous games.

The Rockets absorbed a tough 125-124 loss in overtime against the Sacramento Kings to push them down to the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 17-9 record.

On the other hand, the Clippers won against the Lakers, 103-88, in their previous outing. The team has improved to 7-21 and is now in the 14th spot in the West.

Here is the preview of the Rockets-Clippers matchup set to take place inside the Intuit Dome in LA. Tip-off is set at 11:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers odds

Moneyline: Rockets -250 vs Clippers +240

Spread: Rockets -6.5 (-113) vs Clippers +7.5 (-115)

Total (O/U): Rockets -110 (o220.5) vs Clippers -110 (u221)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers preview

Kevin Durant will be leading the Houston Rockets once more as he has topped the team in scoring with averages of 25.3 points, along with 5.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. Durant tallied 24 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists in a loss versus the Kings.

Alperen Sengun will back him up, averaging 23.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. He had 28 points against the Kings.

Meanwhile, James Harden will be anchoring the Clippers with averages of 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game this season. Harden nailed 21 points against the Lakers.

Kawhi Leonard is their second-best scorer as he records 25.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers betting tips

• Kevin Durant O/U 25.5 points – Take the over.
• Alperen Sengun O/U 23.5 points– Take the over.
• James Harden O/U 25.5 points– Take the over.
• Kawhi Leonard O/U 25.5 points– Take the under.

Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers prediction

We predict a win for the visiting Rockets as they are looking to bounce back from their previous loss and regain their spot in the top five in the West. With how inconsistent the Clippers were this season, the Rockets are expected to pounce on their weaknesses.

Our prediction: Rockets win by 12.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo