Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup

Check out our Lakers vs. Rockets prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Houston.

  • The Lakers head into the game at 20-14.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (17th).
  • The Lakers are coming off a 119-102 win vs. the Rockets.
  • The Rockets are set to host the Lakers at 22-12.
  • Defensively, Houston are giving up 106.4 points per game.
  • The Rockets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.

Lakers vs Rockets Prediction

At 7:00 ET, the Lakers (20-14) will be in Houston to take on the Rockets (22-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 4.5 points and the over/under line is 218.

SN-LA will have the TV coverage for this game, which will be played at the Toyota Center.

Lakers vs. Rockets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets
  • Where: Houston at Toyota Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 5th
  • Betting Odds HOU -4.5, LAL +160 | HOU -190 O/U 218

Lakers Preview: Can the Lakers Lock in a Win at Houston?

With a 119-102 win over the Hawks on Friday, the Lakers improved to 20-14 this season. Playing at home, Los Angeles was favored by 2.5 points and covered the spread with a +17 point margin.

The Lakers led 31-28 after the 1st quarter and gradually extended their lead, outscoring the Hawks in each of the next two quarters. They held Atlanta to just 16 points in the 4th quarter, while scoring 23 points themselves. The game’s total of 221 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.

LeBron James led the Lakers to a win over the Hawks, scoring 30 points on 65% shooting and adding 8 assists. Austin Reaves contributed 20 points, while Anthony Davis had 18 points and 19 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.3% from the field.

The Lakers hit 13 threes at a 43.3% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. Dalton Knecht scored 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter, and Reaves added 11 points in the 3rd.

The Lakers held the Hawks to 102 points on Friday, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th quarter, where they allowed just 16 points. Overall, the Lakers gave up 28 points in the 1st quarter and 29 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters. They limited the Hawks to 41% shooting from the field.

Defensively, the Lakers excelled in guarding the three-point line, holding the Hawks to just 6 made threes on 17% shooting. The Hawks went 14/18 from the free-throw line. The Lakers also recorded 39 defensive rebounds while allowing 13 offensive boards, and they added 4 steals and 6 blocks.

Rockets Preview: Will Houston Win at Home?

The Lakers improved to 20-14 on the season with a 119-102 win over the Hawks on Friday. Playing at home, Los Angeles entered the game as 2.5-point favorites and covered the spread with a +17 point margin. The total points for the game were 221, falling short of the 234.5 O/U line.

Los Angeles gradually pulled away from Atlanta, winning each quarter. They led 31-28 after the 1st, 65-57 at halftime, and 96-86 going into the 4th, where they held the Hawks to just 16 points while scoring 23 of their own.

In Friday's loss to the Celtics, the Rockets managed just 86 points, shooting 36.4% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range, hitting 10 threes overall. Jalen Green led Houston with 27 points, connecting on 5 threes at a 38.5% clip.

Green scored 10 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, while Alperen Şengün added 8 of his 14 points in the opening period. Cam Whitmore contributed 11 points, despite shooting just 23.5% from the floor.

Defensively, the Rockets struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 37 points, and allowed 28 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding the Celtics to 17 points, but allowed 27 in the 4th, leading to a 109-86 loss.

Houston allowed Boston to shoot 50% from the field, including 48% from three, with the Celtics hitting 19 threes. The Rockets sent Boston to the line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws. Houston finished with 23 defensive rebounds, while allowing 12 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Lakers vs Rockets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 104 points per game.
  • The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Lakers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Rockets have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Lakers vs Rockets Prediction

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