Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Clippers 10/21/18 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
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Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
NBA: 9:00 PM EST
Oct. 21, 2018
TV: NBATV
Latest Odds : HOU -7 Total 228
The Rockets are playing in back to back games against another Los Angeles based team. However, the Rockets are going to be looking to continue to improve on the offense in this game as Harden was not really able to produce in the first game of the year as well as what he should have been able to do.
The other aspect of the play is the fact that the Rockets defense needs to step up even more as the Pelicans in the first game put in 131 points and this was definitely something the Rockets need to improve on, even as the offense struggles.
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The Clippers have already played in a couple of games on the year and are sitting at a 1-1 record on the season so far. However, the Clippers definitely need to work on improving the balance for the team as the Clippers in the win were able to put in 108 points, which was a complete flip for the Clippers in the loss that seen them only score 98 points.
With the Clippers the team has seen Tobias Harris score at a clip of 22.5 points a game. The assist leader is Patrick Beverley who has been able to get 5.5 assist a game. Look for Harris to be able to clean up the glass again as he has pulled down 10 boards a game so far.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rockets are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.
Clippers are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Under is 36-16 in Rockets last 52 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 3-0-1 in Clippers last 4 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +7
The Clippers are playing decent basketball on the season so far and have been able to maintain a decent balance. However, the Clippers should be able to showcase the defense in this game that has really been the strength of the team even, if the Clippers offense has issues against a Rockets defense, that has been extremely weak. Final Score Los Angeles Clippers win 108-102.