The Houston Rockets (17-9) take on the Los Angeles Clippers (7-21) as 6.5-point favorites on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock, FDSSC, and SCHN. The point total in the matchup is 220.5.
Houston lost its most recent game to the Kings, 125-124 in OT, on Sunday. Alperen Sengun starred with 28 points, plus six boards and three assists.
Rockets vs. Clippers betting information
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Spread: Houston -6.5Moneyline: Houston -275, Los Angeles +220Total: 220.5 pointsRockets betting insightsSo far this season, the Rockets have put together a 15-11-0 record against the spread.In games they have played as at least 6.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 8-8 against the spread.Rockets games have gone over the point total in 16 out of 28 opportunities (57.1%).Rockets key playersAlperen Sengun: 23.2 PTS, 9.2 REB, 6.9 AST, 1.5 STL, 50.2 FG%, 31.7 3PT% (20-for-63)Amen Thompson: 17.5 PTS, 7.2 REB, 5.3 AST, 1.4 STL, 49.9 FG%, 19.2 3PT% (10-for-52)Kevin Durant: 25.3 PTS, 50.9 FG%, 43.5 3PT% (50-for-115)Jabari Smith Jr.: 15.6 PTS, 7 REB, 44.9 FG%, 36.8 3PT% (56-for-152)Reed Sheppard: 13.5 PTS, 1.5 STL, 45.7 FG%, 44.2 3PT% (72-for-163)Rockets vs. Clippers game info