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LA Clippers (25-27) at Houston (32-19)
- When: Feb 10 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX, USA
- TV: SCHN
LA Clippers vs Houston Preview & Prediction
Spread: Houston -7.0
Moneyline: Houston (-280)
Total: 210.0
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Clippers head to Houston catching 7 points with the total sitting at 210, and this matchup is all about resilience. Los Angeles looked like it waved the white flag at the trade deadline after moving James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Instead, they responded with one of their best performances of the season.
Kawhi Leonard exploded for 41 points, eight rebounds and four steals in a 115 to 96 road win over Minnesota. That marked his fourth 40 point game of the season and sent a clear message that this team is not tanking anything. Even without several key pieces, the Clippers played with pace and physicality.
New additions Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson are expected to debut in Houston, which adds another layer of unpredictability. Chemistry is still forming, but energy and effort have not been lacking.
From a betting perspective, the question is whether the Clippers can maintain that defensive intensity on the second stop of a road set. With Leonard carrying the scoring load, Los Angeles has enough firepower to stay competitive.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Houston is laying 7 at home with the total at 210, and the Rockets are trying to enter the break with momentum. After dropping two straight at home, they responded with a 112 to 106 win over Oklahoma City.
Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun remain the focal points, but the difference against the Thunder came from the supporting cast. Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. combined for 48 points and 18 rebounds, giving Houston the secondary scoring it needs to reach its ceiling.
The Rockets have shown a tendency to rise against strong competition, especially at home. Defensive intensity has been emphasized, and with a modest total of 210, this sets up as a half court battle rather than a track meet.
NBA Prediction and Betting Outlook
Houston has the deeper rotation and home court advantage, but 7 points is a healthy number against a Clippers team riding confidence behind Kawhi Leonard.
Expect Houston to control stretches with defense and balanced scoring, yet Los Angeles competes throughout.
Final Score: Rockets 106, Clippers 102
Lean: LA Clippers +7.0
Total: Under 210
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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