Lakers vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 02, 2023, 5:30 PM
  • The Lakers are -11.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): Not Found points
  • Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 7:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Houston.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Rockets Over/Under is 236.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 38-37 against the spread, while the Rockets are 30-44 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-12.5 -110O 236.5 -110-700
Houston Rockets +12.5 -110U 236.5 -110+500

Rockets vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 72.1% confidence.

Rockets vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Rockets, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 48 of their last 65 games (+28.73 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 54 games (+22.91 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 65 games (+15.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.73 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 67 games (+16.76 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 39 games at home (+12.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+12.05 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 70 games (+10.00 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 38-37 (-2.8 Units / -3.3% ROI).

  • 39-38 against the Moneyline (+6.85 Units / 6.82% ROI)
  • 38-38 against the Over for game total points (-3.8 Units / -4.49% ROI)
  • 38-38 against the Under for game total points (-3.8 Units / -4.49% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 30-44 (-18.35 Units / -21.4% ROI).

  • 19-59 against the Moneyline (-18.65 Units / -22.83% ROI)
  • 40-38 against the Over for game total points (-1.8 Units / -2.1% ROI)
  • 38-40 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -6.99% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 69 games (-25.99 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 82 games (-22.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 80 games (-22.47 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 30 of their last 79 games (-19.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 80 games (-19.26 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 41 games (-15.60 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 82 games (-15.34 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 82 games (-14.55 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 78 games (-13.17 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 65 games (-12.70 Units / -17% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-22 (.290) when losing the rebounding margin this season — eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,528 rebounds/68 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Lakers are winless (0-15) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .120

The Lakers are 31-66 (.320) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .350

The Lakers are 7-27 (.206) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .276

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Rockets are 8-84 (.087) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .225

The Houston Rockets are 1-16 (.059) when losing the rebounding margin this season — worst among NBA teams. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 51.9 rebounds per game (3,579 rebounds/69 games) this season — 10th-highest among NBA teams.

The Rockets are 23-78 (.225) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Rockets are 13-52 (.200) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

Injury Report: Rockets vs. LakersSunday‘s Game, Apr. 2

  • Jae’Sean Tate (Rockets): Tate is out for Sunday’s (Apr. 2) game against the Lakers.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Sunday’s (Apr. 2) game against Houston.
  • Mo Bamba (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Bamba has a high left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in about four weeks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Sunday’s (Apr. 2) game against Houston.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (261 assists/ 126 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.5

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Lakers shot 35% from three (796/2,248) in the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 10.6 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (2,538 assists/ 1,760 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (779 assists/ 587 TOs) at home this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (1,703 assists/ 1,262 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (749 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 38.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,590 rebounds/68 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (5,609 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Lakers have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,261 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,123 blocks/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 35.3 defensive rebounds per game (7,861 rebounds/223 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

The Rockets have forced 13.1 turnovers per game (457 turnovers/35 games) at home this season — 6th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Rockets have forced 13.3 turnovers per game (916 turnovers/69 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

The Rockets have forced 13.5 turnovers per game (459 turnovers/34 games) on the road this season — 10th lowest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1


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