Lakers vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 29, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Lakers are -1.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Lakers vs Rockets Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 22-26 against the spread, while the Rockets are 23-20 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers-1.5 -105O 232.5 -110-115
Houston Rockets +1.5 -115U 232.5 -110-105

Rockets vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Monday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Lakers and Rockets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Rockets vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 54.2% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 67 games (+18.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 34 away games (+17.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 38 away games (+17.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 away games (+15.20 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 50 of their last 83 games (+13.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games at home (+18.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 games (+14.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 40 games at home (+13.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 games at home (+13.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 42 of their last 69 games (+13.35 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 22-26 (-6.65 Units / -12.57% ROI).

  • 25-23 against the Moneyline (-3.6 Units / -4.1% ROI)
  • 26-22 against the Over for game total points (+1.8 Units / 3.41% ROI)
  • 22-26 against the Under for game total points (-6.65 Units / -12.58% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 23-20 (+1 Units / 2.02% ROI).

  • 21-24 against the Moneyline (-0.95 Units / -1.4% ROI)
  • 21-23 against the Over for game total points (-4.3 Units / -8.69% ROI)
  • 23-21 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.2% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 75 games (-20.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 76 games (-18.75 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 63 games (-17.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-14.50 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 76 games (-12.85 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 42 of their last 97 games (-26.25 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 67 games (-25.40 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 45 away games (-21.10 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 38 away games (-20.70 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 81 games (-20.45 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 7-14 (.333) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Rockets have averaged 53.7 rebounds/game this season — T-5th-highest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 10-1 (.909) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .816

The Lakers are 6-2 (.750) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .636

The Lakers are 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th-best in the NBA. The Rockets have allowed 13.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — worst in the NBA.

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

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Rockets were 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Rockets were 5-21 (.192) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Injury Report: Rockets vs. LakersMonday‘s Game, Jan. 29

  • Jeff Green (Houston Rockets): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jock Landale (Houston Rockets): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Heel, Game Time Decision
  • Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers): Hip, Game Time Decision

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.3 second chance points per game (203 points/47 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 10.3 second chance points per game (482 points/47 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers had 26.6 free throw attempts per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (892 assists/ 666 TOs) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (4,856 rebounds/129 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 37.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,740 rebounds/47 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

The Rockets allowed 19.0 fast break points per game (780 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3


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