{"id":268570,"date":"2025-01-11T17:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/la-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-prediction-and-betting-tips\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:09:45","slug":"la-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-prediction-and-betting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/11\/la-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-prediction-and-betting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4716563\" data-slug-id=\"2308329\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are six games scheduled for Sunday, including the <strong>LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets<\/strong> matchup. It&#8217;s the first meeting of the season between the teams, with the Lakers and Rockets splitting last season&#8217;s series 2-2. While this season&#8217;s Lakers have improved under coach JJ Redick, the Rockets are second in the Western Conference standings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/lebron-james\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">LeBron James<\/a> and company have been playing well recently, with seven wins in their last 10 games. The Lakers are also looking to extend their winning streak to three and possibly climb to fourth in the West.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Rockets are trying to survive injury woes to Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason. Smith has been ruled out for four to six weeks due to a hand injury, while Eason is dealing with a leg injury.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe title=\"ROCKETS at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | November 19, 2023\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z08NTWE6KSE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\" data-embed=\"Z08NTWE6KSE\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/01\/c53c6-17360580626253-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/01\/c53c6-17360580626253-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Game Details and Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Lakers-Rockets game is scheduled to take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas at 7:00 p.m. EST. It will be available on local channels SportsNet Los Angeles and the Space City Home Network in Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moneyline:<\/strong> Lakers (+180) vs. Rockets (-218)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spread: <\/strong>Lakers +5 (-110) vs. Rockets -5 (-110)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Total (O\/U):<\/strong> Lakers o218.5 (-110) vs. Rockets u218.5 (-110)<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Betting Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anthony Davis was fantastic in the LA Lakers&#8217; win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, but he only had 18 points. Davis has an over\/under of 24.5 points against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/houston-rockets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Houston Rockets<\/a>. He&#8217;s favored to score at least 25 points, which he has achieved twice in his last three games. Bet on AD to go over 24.5 on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>LeBron James is averaging 24.1 points per game this season and has an over\/under of 22.5 points. James is favored to go under despite back-to-back 30-point games. Don&#8217;t mind the odds and place your money on &#8220;The King&#8221; to score at least 23 points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe title=\"LeBron James ERUPTS For 30 PTS Against The Hawks | January 3, 2025\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SlkIv2lw_PM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/youtube\" data-embed=\"SlkIv2lw_PM\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/01\/6b189-17360584676472-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/01\/6b189-17360584676472-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/alperen-sengun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Alperen Sengun<\/a> has been the best player for the Rockets this season, averaging 18.9 ppg. Sengun is favored to go under 20.5 points, which is not a bad bet to make since he has scored 21 points or more just twice in his last seven games.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Green has the same over\/under as his teammate at 20.5 points against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/los-angeles-lakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">LA Lakers<\/a>. Green is expected to go under, but it might be alright to take the risk and bet on him to score at least 21 points. He has gone over 20.5 points three times in his last five games.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2><strong>LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Houston Rockets are favored to beat the LA Lakers on Sunday&#8217;s game at the Toyota Center. The Rockets are dealing with injuries at the moment, but they have a deep squad. The Lakers are below .500 on the road at 8-9, so it makes sense that they are the underdogs.<\/p>\n<p>The prediction is a win for the Rockets, with the Lakers covering the +5 spread, and the total going over 218.5 points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-post-rating-widget\">\n<p><template id=\"post-rating-feedback-modal-template\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-feedback-box\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-content\">\n<div class=\"post-rating-feedback-data\">\n<p>Why did you not like this content?<\/p>\n<p><textarea id=\"dislike-feedback-text\" rows=\"4\" placeholder=\"Please type your feedback...\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<button class=\"close\">Cancel<\/button><br \/>\n<button class=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-widget-parent hidden\">\n<div class=\"rating-parent-container\">\n<div class=\"rating-content-holder\">\n<p>Was this article helpful?<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-rating-action-container\">\n<div class=\"like-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-like-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"like\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"like selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dislike-container\">\n<button class=\"post-rating-dislike-button post-rating-button\" data-action=\"dislike\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"post-dis-like-image post-rating-image\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/like-articles\/upvote-icon-grey.svg\" height=\"20\" width=\"20\" alt=\"avatar selected\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nThank You for feedback\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tag-cloud\">\n<div class=\"tags-text\">\n<div class=\"scrollable-content-holder  article-padding\">\n<p class=\"article-p  \">Quick Links<\/p>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerLeft\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Left \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-left.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button><\/p>\n<nav id=\"pnProductNav\" class=\"pn-ProductNav\">\n<\/nav>\n<p><button id=\"pnAdvancerRight\" class=\"pn-Advancer pn-Advancer_Right \" type=\"button\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"background: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/article\/article-scroll-right.svg\"\/><br \/>\n<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<p>More from Sportskeeda<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<span class=\"publisher-name\">Edited by Juan Paolo David<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script> \nvar fbPixelFired = false;\nvar pixelID = \"952063904834769\";\ndocument.addEventListener(\"scroll\", loadFBPixel, { once: true, passive: true });\ndocument.addEventListener(\"mousemove\", loadFBPixel, { once: true, passive: true });\nfunction loadFBPixel() {\nif(fbPixelFired) {\nreturn;\n}\nfbPixelFired = true;\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? \nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, \ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\nfbq('init', pixelID); \nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\nfbq('track', 'ViewContent');\ndocument.removeEventListener(\"scroll\", loadFBPixel);\ndocument.removeEventListener(\"mousemove\", loadFBPixel);\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/la-lakers-vs-houston-rockets-prediction-betting-tips-jan-5-2025\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] There are six games scheduled for Sunday, including the LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets matchup. 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