Houston Rockets
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Lakers

The Houston Rockets battle the LA Lakers in this NBA Christmas Day contest. Our betting preview features expert 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
Rockets logo Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers logo Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Tari Eason, Alperen Sengun.

LA Lakers lineup: DeAndre Ayton, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Luka Doncic.

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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Kevin Durant Over 4.5 Rebounds -139 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -139 are now available.

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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.

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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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

There are betting odds of -143 about LA Lakers winning, with Houston Rockets currently available at +120. The hosts have a 59% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular NBA sportsbooks.

2.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 225.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you want to wager Over 225.5, there are odds of -105.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

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

The favorite to hit the most buckets is Luka Doncic. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 32.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-110
Under 25.5
-120
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-128
Under 20.5
-104
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 20.5
-114
Under 20.5
-118
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
+105
Under 8.5
-139
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+116
Under 6.5
-154
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-109
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-109
Under 8.5
-122
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-118
Under 7.5
-114
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-154
Under 7.5
+115
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-135
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Micro Betting

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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

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Confirmed Lineup
5 DeAndre Ayton
15 Austin Reaves
23 LeBron James
28 Rui Hachimura
77 Luka Doncic
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
17 Tari Eason
28 Alperen Sengun

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
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 13 0.764 120.2 108 12.2 22-6 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 2W
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Spurs 37 16 0.698 118 112.2 5.8 19-6 18-10 10-3 23-13 7-3 5W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Lakers 32 21 0.604 115.9 116.3 -0.4 14-10 18-11 5-6 21-14 6-4 2L
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Warriors 29 25 0.537 115.6 113.5 2.1 18-9 11-16 6-4 19-15 4-6 1W
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Trail Blazers 26 29 0.473 116 118.3 -2.3 16-13 10-16 4-5 20-16 3-7 1L
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 22 30 0.423 111.8 115.6 -3.8 12-12 10-18 7-4 17-18 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 34 0.358 114.1 117.3 -3.2 14-16 5-18 3-9 11-24 2-8 8L
Jazz 18 37 0.327 118.3 125.8 -7.5 11-17 7-20 1-8 10-24 3-7 2W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
  • 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