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LA Clippers
Houston Rockets
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John Collins o12.5 Points Scored (-115) Projection 16.08 (Over)
The Clippers have the 6th-highest home 3-point shooting percentage in the NBA at 37.8%, and their matchup against the Houston Rockets is favorable for free throw opportunities due to the Rockets' starting power forwards averaging 5.4 free throw attempts per game, the 2nd-most in the league.
AI Analysis
Brook Lopez u3.5 Total Rebounds (+122) Projection 3.17 (Under)
The LA Clippers have the slowest pace-of-play in the league over their last 5 games, and they rank 3rd worst with 9.9 offensive rebounds per game, facing the 2nd slowest tempo offense, the Houston Rockets.
AI Analysis
Kevin Durant o23.5 Points Scored
Kevin Durant is averaging 26.6 points per game in December and has exceeded his point total in eight of his last nine games, including four consecutive games, scoring 24 points in a loss to the Kings on Sunday.
AI Analysis
John Collins o12.5 Points Scored (-122) Projection 15.85 (Over)
The Clippers have a 37.8% 3-point shooting rate at home, ranking 6th in the NBA, while the Houston Rockets' starting PFs average 5.4 free throw attempts per game, the 2nd-most in the league.
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