Henry Roldán
A new week of the NBA schedule begins this October 31 with the Rockets vs. Clippers game, two teams in need of victories in the Western Conference.
Houston is coming off its sixth loss in the campaign on Sunday, when it was defeated 109-124 by the Suns, while the Los Angeles team suffered its fourth consecutive loss with a 112-91 score against New Orleans.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Rockets vs Clippers NBA Regular Season Game on October 31, 2022.
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- When: Monday, October 31, 2022, 10:30 PM E.T.
Odds provided by BetMGM.
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Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Regular season record: 1-6.
- Spread: +9.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (+350).
- Over/Under: 224.5.
As expected, the Rockets’ season has not started in the best way, and this Monday, they arrive in the city of Los Angeles with three consecutive losses.
The Houston team tried to surprise everyone by staying close to their opponents on the scoreboard, on its visit to the Suns on Sunday, and even tied the game at the end of the third quarter. However, they were never able to stay on top of the scoreboard, and the home team scored 34 points in the final period to achieve a comfortable victory.
Kevin Porte Jr. was one of best three Rockets players that achieved double figures, and he finished as the team’s leading scorer with 26 points. Since last Wednesday, Houston has had a very difficult schedule , having to play nine of 11 away games .
Betting on Los Angeles Clippers
- Regular season record: 2-4.
- Spread: -9.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: (-455).
- Over/Under: 224.5.
After a good start of the season, in which they won their first two games, the Clippers have accumulated four losses in a row after their lost game at home to the Pelicans.
The lack of offense has been the main problem for Los Angeles in these consecutive lost games, not being able to surpass 100 points in three of them. In fact, only three players finished in double digits against New Orleans, with Norman Powell off the bench and being the top scorer with 18 points.
For now, the Clippers have been playing without their best players, as Kawhi Leonard did not play on Sunday, and will not play on Monday due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Paul George, who has a 40-point game this year, has not been able to surpass 16 points in any of his other five games.
This Monday the Clippers have a good opportunity to get back to their winning ways when they face a weak Rockets team, and whom they will also visit next Wednesday.
JefeBet Prediction
While the Over has a 6-0 record in the last six meetings between the two teams, the absence of Leonard and the Clippers’ lack of production makes us think the point line is too high for this matchup.
In their six games Houston has only scored more than 111 points twice, and although they have conceded more than 120 points in four of those games, we are already talking about Los Angeles’ lack of offense. As a result, the high score has only occurred in one of their five clashes this season.
Prediction: Under (HOU 103 – LA 108).
