by Rod Pearson
Monday, Feb 09, 2026
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Clippers +7.5, Rockets -7.5; Over/Under: 210.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Clippers +7.5, Rockets -7.5; Over/Under: 210.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Clippers +7.5, Rockets -7.5; Over/Under: 210.5 points
Season Record
Los Angeles Clippers: 25-27 (4th place, Pacific Division)
Houston Rockets: 32-19 (2nd place, Southwest Division)
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Los Angeles Clippers: 6-4 last 10
Houston Rockets: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Preview and Analysis
The Clippers are entering this game with a 25-27 record overall this season and they are 12-16 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Sacramento Kings and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kawhi Leonard led the team in points in that game with 41 while John Collins and Yanic Konan Niederhauser each were next on the team with 15 points. Kris Dunn led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Kawhi Leonard led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 51.3% from the field, 51.9% from 3-point range, and 82.1% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.7 PPG against them. The Clippers have an ATS record of 25-27 this season and their O/U record is 25-27.
The Rockets are entering this game with a 32-19 record overall this season and they are 17-6 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tari Eason led the team in points in that game with 26 while Jabari Smith Jr. was next on the team with 22 points. Alperen Şengün led the team in assists in that game with 11 while Alperen Şengün led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 45.8% from the field, 34.9% from 3-point range, and 75% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 115.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 110 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 23-28 this season and their O/U record is 22-28-1.
Clippers vs Rockets Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rockets listed as a 7.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rockets have looked really good in their games this season with their 32-19 record overall which has them in the top half of the West. They have looked great on their home court too with their 17-6 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Clippers haven't looked great in their games this season with their 25-27 record overall which has them in the bottom half of the West. They haven't been a great road team either with their 12-16 road record this year. The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games and they have some momentum on their side now with 2 wins in a row. They have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last month as they have dug themselves out of a big hole to start the season, but they did make some moves at the trade deadline and have changed a lot. They traded away James Harden who was a big contributor and now they will have to get into a groove with their new lineup. They have looked good so far, but they also beat up on the Kings and they are off a road win over the Timberwolves who have been struggling themselves lately. The Rockets are off a bounce back road win over the Thunder in their last one and they are also 6-4 in their last 10 games. They have looked good lately and have been a steady team near the top of the West all year. They have also looked like a different team on their home court this year. The Clippers are getting into a much tougher stretch of schedule now and the Rockets can take advantage of that as the Clippers work through some things with all the new faces in the starting rotation. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rockets to cover the spread in this game.
Clippers Rockets Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Rockets 116 Clippers 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Los Angeles Clippers: 6-11 ATS off an upset win as a road underdog. 12-22 ATS when playing their 3rd road game in 5 days. 7-20 ATS in February games. 11-6 UNDER off an upset win as a road underdog. 35-24 UNDER off a road win.
Houston Rockets: 10-3 ATS revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. 9-5 ATS versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% of their attempts or more. 6-3 ATS when playing with 2 days rest. 19-10 UNDER revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Clippers: B. Mathurin (SF) Out - Not Injury Related. I. Jackson (C) Out - Not Injury Related. Y. Niederhauser (C) Day To Day - Illness. D. Garland (PG) Out - Toe. B. Beal (SG) Out For Season - Hip.
Houston Rockets: J. Tate (SF) Day To Day - Wrist. S. Adams (C) Out For Season - Ankle. F. VanVleet (PG) Out For Season - ACL.
Notable Quotes
"Yeah, I mean, just getting to his spots, you know, was huge for us. The way they played, you know, as far as off our dribble stuff, he was able to turn the corner to get to his spots, you know, made it easy." - Ty Lue after his team’s win against the Timberwolves in their game on Sunday.
“I think guys stuck together. We were playing hard. We were getting really good looks. Did some really good things across the board but the main thing was continue to hunt the same shots and be a little bit smarter with fouls and turnovers.” - Ime Udoka after his team’s win against the OKC Thunder in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers
PG Kris Dunn
SG Kobe Sanders
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF John Collins
C Brook Lopez
Houston Rockets
PG Amen Thompson
SG Tari Eason
SF Kevin Durant
PF Jabari Smith Jr.
C Alperen Sengun
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Clippers
PPG: Kawhi Leonard (28)
APG: Kawhi Leonard (3.7)
Reb/G: Kawhi Leonard (6.3)
Houston Rockets
PPG: Kevin Durant (25.9)
APG: Alperen Sengun (6.3)
Reb/G: Alperen Sengun (9.4)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Clippers: Tyronn Lue (6th season)
Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
