Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Rockets (-112) will host the Lakers (-109) in a Western Conference matchup. Houston is favored by 1, and the over/under is set at 229.
Los Angeles is 9th in the West, while Houston is 11th. The Lakers have won two straight, and the Rockets are 21-24 on the year.
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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Lakers have faced off vs. the Rockets as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Lakers and Rockets have faced off, they have combined to average 211 points per game and have an over/under record of 0-3.
- Across their three previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 128 points per game.
- Houston has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 112 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Houston has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Lakers have gone 26-21 on the over/under this season, and their games have averaged a combined 232.8 points per game. The O/U line for today’s game is 229, and the team has hit the over in each of their last five games.
In their most recent game, the Lakers defeated the Warriors by a score of 145-144. The O/U line for that game was 245.5, and the Lakers were 1.5-point underdogs heading into the game.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 21-26, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 9-13 ATS compared to 12-13 ATS at home.
The Lakers are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-23. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place. As the underdog, they are 6-14 on the season.
On offense, the Lakers are averaging 116 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. However, they are just 28th in three-point shooting at 36%. In terms of pace, they are 6th in the league at 101.1 possessions per game.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Lakers are 7th in both free throws made and attempted. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 8th in percentage at 55%.
So far, the Lakers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.6% of their games. In their last two games, they have outscored their own season average.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 17th in the league at 116.8 points per game allowed. On two point field goal attempts, the Lakers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.0% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.
Today, the Rockets are favored for the 16th time this season (-1). When favored, Houston has gone 12-3 straight-up and 10-5 against the spread. On average, they have won these games by 9.4 points.
In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently in 11th place with a record of 21-24. In the Southwest Division, they are 3rd.
Houston’s ATS record for the season is 24-20, and they have covered the spread in two straight games. At home, they are 16-8 ATS compared to 8-12 on the road.
The Rockets’ O/U record for the season is also 21-24, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 229 is higher than the average line in Rockets games (222.8).
Houston’s last game was a 106-104 loss to the Nets. They covered the spread as 4-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 221.
So far this season, the Rockets have been a below-average offensive team at home, ranking 20th in scoring at 114.7 points per game. Overall, they are 21st in the NBA at 113.3 points per game. Houston’s three-point shooting has been a struggle, as they are 27th in the league at 35%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Rockets are 10th in the NBA in attempts at 23.8 per game. In terms of pace, Houston is 13th in the league with an average of 99.2 possessions per game.
Overall, the Rockets have been an average team when it comes to two-point shooting, making 52% of their attempts. However, they are just 26th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of assists, Houston is 25th in the league at 25 per game.
This season, the Rockets defense has been impressive, holding the 11th position in the league while permitting an average of 112.4 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Rockets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.7% while allowing 34.1% from downtown.
Even though they are 1 point underdogs, we see the Lakers winning this game by a score of 117-114.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- We like the Lakers on the moneyline (-109)
- The Lakers are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Projecting a combined 231 points, we like the over
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Victor Oladipo – Knee – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Achilles – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
