Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets Prediction: Let's look at the underrated hosts

Prediction for the NHL Los Angeles Clippers vs Houston Rockets match which will take place on December 9. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tyronn Lue's men have lost just three of their last 11 games. One came at the hands of reigning NBA champions Boston (94:126), the other two came at Minnesota - 92:93 on the road and 80:108 at home. On that basis alone, the Clippers' performance in the current championship campaign can be described as confident. They are sixth in the Western Conference with a 14:10 record. LAC has been one of the best defensive teams of the season. With a 107.0 passer rating, the Clippers are fifth in defensive rating.

The Rockets have 15 wins in 23 games since the start of the season and have climbed to fourth place in the Western Conference. The Texans are currently handicapped at 2.5 wins from the seventh line. At the same time, Aimee Udoka's side heads into their clash with the Clippers on the back of two consecutive defeats. Houston lost to Sacramento 111:120 on the road and then lost to Golden State 93:99 on the road in California.

Houston and the Los Angeles Clippers are among the top 5 defensive-efficiency teams this season. The choice of the big markets in the upcoming match is obvious - a total of less than the points scored. Let's also look at the hosts, who seem to be underrated. The Clippers are coming off a bad series against Houston, but the Rockets are playing their third game in a row on their California road trip.