Los Angeles Lakers (25-23) vs. Houston Rockets (21-24)
January 29, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -1; Over/Under: +225.5
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The Los Angeles Lakers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Houston Rockets need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off wins over the Bulls and Warriors. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 116 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47.1 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 25 points and 12.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have lost each of their last 12 road games on the first leg of a back-to-back after winning as underdogs.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 night games following an overtime win.
- Fourteen of the Lakers’ last 15 road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets are coming off a win over the Hornets and a loss to the Nets. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.7 points and 9.2 rebounds, while Jalen Green is averaging 17.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Team Facts
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a road loss.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets prediction
This line is telling me either LeBron or AD are expected to sit, as they’re both questionable at the time of this writing. The Houston Rockets have lost 7 of their last 10 games and shouldn’t be favored in most spots based on their current form. The Lakers have played improved ball over the last few weeks, and these are games they need to get fat on if they’re going to sneak into the playoffs. Regardless of who plays, the Lakers can’t let this game slip by. Give me the road team.
