Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 12/23/25, 7:07 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 12/24/25 at 1:00 AM in NBA Picks

As they prepare to face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the LA Clippers have been one of the league's struggling teams this season. As of late December, their record is very poor (below .300), leaving them near the bottom of the Western Conference. In December they went 2–6 overall. Their only wins in that span were a road victory over Atlanta and an upset home win against the Lakers. Otherwise they suffered losses to teams like Memphis, Minnesota, and Dallas. Overall, the Clippers have lost most of their games this month, reflecting serious issues in both offense and defense for this aging roster.

The Houston Rockets, by contrast, have been one of the surprising success stories. By late December they held a strong record (several games above .500) and were at the top of the Southwest Division. In December Houston went 4–4. They dominated at home, winning all three of their games there – including convincing wins over Sacramento and Phoenix, and a tight one-point victory over the Clippers. On the road, Houston had mixed results. They narrowly lost a high-scoring game in Utah and fell in an overtime thriller at Denver, but then rebounded with another win at Denver a few days later. Overall, the Rockets' potent offense and steady play have kept them competitive in every game.