Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

Our best bet is the Rockets against the spread. +10 at odds of -112 look generous and we’re happy to back the underdogs with this advantage against the Lakers.

Houston Rockets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 134-117 reverse against LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Reed Sheppard scored 20 points, with Jeff Green getting 19 and Tari Eason 17.

LA Lakers won last time out by a 112-97 scoreline. It was on the road against Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Luka Doncic was able to score 45 points, with LeBron James getting 27 and Rui Hachimura 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers beat the Rockets in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 104-98 scoreline at Crypto.com Arena. Each franchise has landed five wins in the previous 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 119.2 points, 48.5 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 8.9 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 48.4% from the field and 70.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 109.7 points and 39.7 rebounds per contest.

Jalen Green is averaging 21.3 points and 2.4 (35.3%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun averages 8.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists.

The Lakers have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.9 points, 41.1 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 83.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 114.4 points and 41.9 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 29.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 3.6 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jock Landale, Jalen Green, Cam Whitmore, Reed Sheppard, Jeff Green.

LA Lakers lineup: Jaxson Hayes, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

We’re confident that Rockets can push for a win in this NBA showdown and the +10 about the underdogs on the spread makes plenty of appeal. Take -112 that they cover the betting line.

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Key Rockets vs Lakers stats:

• The +10 line has been covered by Rockets in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +10 line has been covered by Rockets in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -10 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 3 consecutive games against Rockets.

Rockets +10 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luka Doncic Under 7.5 Assists -141

Luka Doncic (Lakers) has had Under 7.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -141.

Latest Luka Doncic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 29.5

-122

Under 29.5

-109

Assists

Over 7.5

+106

Under 7.5

-141

Rebounds

Over 7.5

-147

Under 7.5

+110

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LeBron James Under 7.5 Rebounds -147

LeBron James (Lakers) has an average of 4.4 rebounds in the past 5 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -147 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds pick.

Latest LeBron James Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Assists

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+104

Rebounds

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-147

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 112 - 117 Lakers

We’re going for the Lakers to win by a 117-112 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -714 with the sportsbooks, LA Lakers are regarded as 88% likely to win this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +500 about Houston Rockets.

The spread is currently 12, with the total points line at 228. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you're keen on Over 228, this selection is available at -110.

The Lakers are available at odds of -240 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Underdogs Rockets are chalked up at +190 to reach this total first.

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Moneyline

Rockets

+500

Lakers

-714

Point Spread

Rockets +12

-106

Lakers -12

-114

Total Points

Under 228

-110

Over 228

-110

Luka Doncic is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 29.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 29.5

-122

Under 29.5

-109

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 22.5

-114

Under 22.5

-118

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 20.5

-108

Under 20.5

-125

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-114

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-108

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-125

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-112

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+106

Under 7.5

-141

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+104

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-123

Luka Doncic (Lakers)

Over 7.5

-147

Under 7.5

+110

LeBron James (Lakers)

Over 7.5

+110

Under 7.5

-147

Rui Hachimura (Lakers)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-135

Austin Reaves (Lakers)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-137

Jaxson Hayes (Lakers)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-130

Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers)

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

+114

Gabe Vincent (Lakers)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-114

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

LA Lakers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 234.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 230.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 117.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 118.10 pts and allowed 116.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 237.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 245.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 230.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 230.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.50 pts and allowed 121.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 124.80 pts and allowed 120.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 33.20 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.40 (77.97%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.6, Offensive 15.10, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 6.30
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 16.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.40

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.60 (75.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.7, Offensive 15.80, Defensive 30.90
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 21.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.50 (76.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.6, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 22.70
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.10 (62%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 23.60 (80.27%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.00
• Assists: 26.30
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 7.00
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 20.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup

11 Jaxson Hayes

15 Austin Reaves

23 LeBron James

28 Rui Hachimura

77 Luka Doncic

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

2 Jock Landale

4 Jalen Green

7 Cam Whitmore

15 Reed Sheppard

32 Jeff Green

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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