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Clippers vs. Rockets prediction: Houston to win, Kevin Durant projected for big game in Thursday's NBA matchup [12/11/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets predictions for NBA Thursday.
NBA action continues on Thursday at 8:00PM ET as the Los Angeles Clippers lock horns with the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Rockets as the most likely winner of the Clippers vs. Rockets game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Rockets lineup will feature stars like Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, while the Clippers will look to Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Clippers vs. Rockets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Clippers and Rockets 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rockets a 77% chance of beating the Clippers. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 115-107.
According to our model, the Clippers (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of going over.
Clippers vs. Rockets odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Clippers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9.5 (-110) | -9.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +333 | -400 |
| Total | o222.5 (-110) | u222.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Clippers vs. Rockets picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Clippers +9.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Clippers | +333 |
| Total | Over 222.5 | -110 |
According to our best NBA bets, the top play to make on this game is Clippers +9.5 at the spread.
Clippers vs. Rockets player props
Betting on LA Clippers vs. Houston NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Kawhi Leonard is expected to lead the Clippers with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, while Kevin Durant is projected to have 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.
Clippers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Clippers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawhi Leonard | 24 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 42 |
| James Harden | 23 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 49 |
| Ivica Zubac | 15 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| John Collins | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| B. Bogdanovic | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 |
Rockets prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Rockets:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 25 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Alperen Sengun | 20 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 48 |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 37 |
| Jabari Smith | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
| Reed Sheppard | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
Clippers vs. Rockets game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Rockets and Clippers at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Toyota Center
Conclusion
We predict the Rockets, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Clippers on Thursday, with James Harden projected for a game-high 49 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Clippers vs. Rockets insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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