LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds & Picks | 02.11.26

LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Odds & NBA Picks | 02.11.26

The Western Conference landscape takes center stage this Tuesday as the LA Clippers (25-28) travel to the Toyota Center to face the surging Houston Rockets (33-19). Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM in Houston, where the Rockets look to capitalize on their home-court advantage while the Clippers attempt to overcome significant backcourt absences in a pivotal regular-season matchup.

LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Matchup Preview

LA Clippers Key Stats & Trends

The Clippers arrive in Houston heavily reliant on the elite production of Kawhi Leonard. With a stat line of 28.0 PPG, 6.3 RPG, and 3.7 APG, Leonard has shouldered an immense offensive load. His defensive impact remains league-leading, averaging 2.1 SPG. However, the Clippers’ depth is being tested; without their primary playmakers, the team must rely on secondary scoring from Bennedict Mathurin and John Collins to remain competitive against a top-tier Rockets defense.

Injury Report LA Clippers

• Darius Garland (Out): Garland (toe) has no timetable for a return, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
• Bradley Beal (Out): Beal will undergo season-ending surgery on his left hip, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Houston Rockets Key Stats & Trends

Houston has evolved into a powerhouse behind the duo of Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun. Durant continues to defy age, averaging 25.9 PPG with efficient shooting splits. In the absence of a traditional point guard, Sengun has become the hub of the offense, leading the team in rebounds (9.4) and assists (6.3). Their ability to dominate the paint and transition scoring makes them a formidable opponent at home.

Injury Report Houston Rockets

• Steven Adams (Out): The Rockets announced Wednesday that Adams has undergone season-ending left ankle surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
• Fred VanVleet (Out): VanVleet suffered a torn ACL and may be out for the entire 2025-26 campaign, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

LA Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Best Bet

While the Rockets are the superior team in the standings, the 8.5-point spread feels inflated given the absence of Fred VanVleet’s perimeter defense and leadership. Kawhi Leonard is playing at an MVP level and has the defensive tools to disrupt Durant. Expect a high-intensity game where the Clippers’ grit keeps the score closer than oddsmakers suggest. We are taking LA Clippers +8.5 (Spread). Furthermore, with both teams featuring elite scorers and Sengun’s playmaking opening up the floor, we predict the total will go over the 209.5 line.