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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets battle the LA Lakers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Points on the Menu

Over 230.5 points are expected to be scored when the Rockets and the Lakers meet, with this prediction available at -114 and this looks like a value wager.

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Lakers Overcame Rockets in Previous Clash

Houston Rockets have suffered a defeat in back-to-back games including a recent 128-108 loss. This occurred on the road at Intuit Dome against LA Clippers. Kevin Durant tallied 22 points, while Amen Thompson put up 19 and Alperen Sengun 19.

LA Lakers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 132-108 loss against Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. LeBron James scored 23 points, with Austin Reaves adding 17 and Marcus Smart 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Rockets. Both wins came at Crypto.com Arena and the scorelines were 104-98 and 140-109. We’ve seen six Lakers wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 19 9 0.679 117.7 117.4 0.3 7-4 12-5 3-4 14-7 5-5 2L
Rockets logo Rockets 17 10 0.63 120.5 112.7 7.8 8-2 9-8 2-3 10-9 4-6 2L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.7 points, 47.6 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.5 steals and 6.3 blocks while shooting 49.6% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.6 points and 38.2 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.1 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers per game. Amen Thompson averages 7.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 115.5 points, 43.6 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 6.1 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 76.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 121.6 points and 41.8 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 22.4 points and 5.3 assists, while DeAndre Ayton has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Austin Reaves 2.0 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be plenty of baskets being racked up during this NBA contest, with our pick being Over 230.5 points in total. Odds of -114 look worth taking for this outcome.

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Key Rockets vs Lakers stats:

  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rockets games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Rockets games.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Lakers games at home.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lakers games at home.
  • The 230.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Lakers games at home.

Over 230.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Austin Reaves (Lakers) has an average of 26.6 points in the past 5 games at home. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -123 available that it’s covered.

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Amen Thompson Over 16.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has racked up Over 16.5 points in 7 of the past 10 games. This leads us nicely to back him to cover the Player Points line, with odds of -130 on offer for this bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 230.5
Spread Lakers +2.5
Player Points Austin Reaves Over 18.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 230.5, Lakers +2.5 and Austin Reaves (Lakers) to score Over 18.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 117 - 118 Lakers logo Lakers

There are huge odds available when it comes to the Lakers landing a 118-117 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

There are betting odds of +118 about LA Lakers winning, with Houston Rockets currently available at -139. The hosts have a 46% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 230.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 230.5, there are odds of -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -108 can be found for him scoring Over 33.5 points and there is -123 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-104
Under 25.5
-128
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 22.5
-105
Under 22.5
-128
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 19.5
-128
Under 19.5
-104
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+107
Under 8.5
-141
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+107
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+106
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-154
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+102
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+105
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-147
Under 7.5
+112
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-110
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Lakers Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Crypto.com Arena

The Lakers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, scoring 124.80 points per contest and conceding 120.90.

The Rockets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 118.10 points per contest while yielding 116.30.

The Lakers defeated the Rockets 140-109 when the teams last met at Crypto.com Arena. Across 10 head-to-heads at Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers have registered nine wins and the Rockets one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O230.5 U230.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 7-3 245.70 124.80 120.90 9 1
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 4-6 234.40 118.10 116.30 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O230.5 = Games Over 230.5 Points
  • U230.5 = Games Under 230.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
LA Lakers logo 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
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 26 36.92 457 139 17.6 5.3 0.4 7.6 0.5 1.4
Kevin Durant 24 35.63 607 97 25.3 4.0 2.1 5.2 1.0 0.9
Alperen Sengun 24 35.26 537 165 22.4 6.9 0.8 9.7 1.1 1.5

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 21 36.56 716 184 34.1 8.8 3.4 8.6 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 22 36.23 600 143 27.3 6.5 2.7 5.4 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 12 33.36 245 84 20.4 7.0 1.5 5.3 0.7 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Rockets 108-128 Clippers
21 Dec NBA
Rockets 124-125 Kings
20 Dec NBA
Rockets 115-101 Nuggets
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-128 Nuggets
11 Dec NBA
Clippers 113-115 Rockets
06 Dec NBA
Rockets 109-122 Mavericks
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
03 Dec NBA
Kings 95-121 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-133 Jazz

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Lakers 143-135 Jazz
14 Dec NBA
Lakers 116-114 Suns
10 Dec NBA
Spurs 132-119 Lakers
07 Dec NBA
Lakers 112-108 76ers
05 Dec NBA
Lakers 105-126 Celtics
04 Dec NBA
Lakers 123-120 Raptors
01 Dec NBA
Suns 125-108 Lakers
30 Nov NBA
Pelicans 121-133 Lakers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 20 9 0.69 120.1 112.9 7.2 14-2 6-7 5-2 16-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 17 14 0.548 120 117.5 2.5 11-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 5-5 2W
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 4 0.867 121.9 107 14.9 14-1 12-3 5-2 22-4 7-3 1L
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 9 0.679 117.7 117.4 0.3 7-4 12-5 3-4 14-7 5-5 2L
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 22 7 0.759 120.4 113.6 6.8 11-2 11-5 7-0 13-6 9-1 7W
Rockets 17 10 0.63 120.5 112.7 7.8 8-2 9-8 2-3 10-9 4-6 2L
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Mavericks 12 19 0.387 113.6 117.4 -3.8 9-9 3-10 2-6 6-13 6-4 1W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Knicks 20 9 0.69 120.1 112.9 7.2 14-2 6-7 5-2 16-8 7-3 1L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 17 14 0.548 120 117.5 2.5 11-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 5-5 2W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 4 0.867 121.9 107 14.9 14-1 12-3 5-2 22-4 7-3 1L
Spurs 22 7 0.759 120.4 113.6 6.8 11-2 11-5 7-0 13-6 9-1 7W
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 9 0.679 117.7 117.4 0.3 7-4 12-5 3-4 14-7 5-5 2L
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Rockets 17 10 0.63 120.5 112.7 7.8 8-2 9-8 2-3 10-9 4-6 2L
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 19 0.387 113.6 117.4 -3.8 9-9 3-10 2-6 6-13 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 4 0.867 121.9 107 14.9 14-1 12-3 5-2 22-4 7-3 1L
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Spurs 22 7 0.759 120.4 113.6 6.8 11-2 11-5 7-0 13-6 9-1 7W
Nuggets 21 8 0.724 125.2 116.5 8.7 9-5 12-3 3-1 15-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 20 9 0.69 120.1 112.9 7.2 14-2 6-7 5-2 16-8 7-3 1L
Lakers 19 9 0.679 117.7 117.4 0.3 7-4 12-5 3-4 14-7 5-5 2L
Timberwolves 20 10 0.667 118.5 113.5 5 12-5 8-5 4-3 13-9 8-2 3W
Rockets 17 10 0.63 120.5 112.7 7.8 8-2 9-8 2-3 10-9 4-6 2L
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Cavaliers 17 14 0.548 120 117.5 2.5 11-8 6-6 6-2 13-11 5-5 2W
Warriors 15 15 0.5 114.2 112.3 1.9 9-4 6-11 4-2 11-10 5-5 2W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 19 0.387 113.6 117.4 -3.8 9-9 3-10 2-6 6-13 6-4 1W
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
  • 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