Rockets vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 31

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The Houston Rockets visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 40-35 against the spread, while the Lakers are 40-32 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Los Angeles Lakers U

Lakers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Monday‘s game with 68.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Lakers.

Lakers vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 54.1% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 away games (+18.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 51 of their last 84 games (+16.83 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 74 games (+16.17 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 29 of their last 42 away games (+14.95 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 16 of their last 19 games (+12.60 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 58 of their last 88 games (+22.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 34 games (+16.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 34 games (+16.30 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 50 of their last 81 games (+14.92 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 38 games at home (+13.62 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 40-35 (+1.5 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 49-26 against the Moneyline (-4 Units / -2.06% ROI)
  • 39-35 against the Over for game total points (+0.5 Units / 0.61% ROI)
  • 35-39 against the Under for game total points (-7.8 Units / -9.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 40-32 (+4.8 Units / 5.9% ROI).

  • 45-29 against the Moneyline (+1.15 Units / 0.73% ROI)
  • 37-37 against the Over for game total points (-3.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 37-37 against the Under for game total points (-3.75 Units / -4.6% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 83 games (-27.85 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 31 of their last 82 games (-27.82 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (-23.77 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 87 games (-22.17 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 80 games (-21.45 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 82 games (-21.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 83 games (-17.85 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (-16.45 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-16.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 77 games (-15.63 Units / -18% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 43-13 (.768) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 50.5 rebounds/game this season — 6th-lowest in the NBA.

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .353

The Rockets are 37-20 (.649) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Rockets are 22-14 (.611) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

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

The Lakers are 0-11 (.000) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2023-24 season — T-worst in the NBA. The Rockets have allowed 111.3 points per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA.

The Lakers were 8-3 (.727) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Lakers are 24-11 (.686) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .542

The Lakers are 37-20 (.649) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .496

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have a TS% of 44% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Rockets have averaged 22.8 offensive rebounds per game (1,707 rebounds/75 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

The Rockets have an eFG% of 47% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 18.3 second chance points per game (1,373 points/75 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 second chance points per game (792 points/156 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 11.0 second chance points per game (871 points/79 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Lakers averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 36.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,707 rebounds/75 games) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times last season — 8th most among NBA teams

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets have 1,276 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th most among NBA teams

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (336 blocks/74 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (1,173 steals/156 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Lakers have averaged 7.7 steals per game (568 steals/74 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2


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