*10* SURE SHOT on Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets managed to avoid a winless three-game road-trip as they defeated the Lakers 107-87 in L.A. Thursday. Tonight they're back home at Houston where they've won three straight, and this looks like a good time to host the Los Angeles Clippers.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational - The Clippers are off a psychologically and physically draining 115-107 loss at San Antonio last night. They're 1-4 ATS in their last five when playing on back-to-back nights and we might see some extra tired legs as this will be their seventh road game since Dec. 7.

2. Previous Meetings - The Rockets picked up a 109-105 win when they visited the Clippers at Staples Center on Nov. 7 and they've covered the spread in four straight head-to-head match-ups.

3. X-Factor - James Harden amassed 46 points in the victory over Los Angeles earlier this season and the three-time All-Star has been putting up solid numbers in virtually every game this season.

Selection: This is a play on the Houston Rockets (10*)