Los Angeles Lakers (45-29) vs Houston Rockets (48-26)
Game Info: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 -- Over/Under: 226 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Houston Rockets and LA Lakers meet on Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Suns and Jazz, and they play the Jazz, Thunder, and Warriors next. The Rockets have won 12 of their last 13 games and are currently the second seed in the West.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.2 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 109.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.3 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer, and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.6 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Bulls, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Warriors, Pelicans, and Thunder next. The Lakers have split their last 10 games and are currently the fourth seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113.2 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.5 points and 8.1 rebounds, while Luka Doncic is averaging 27.5 points and 8.6 rebounds. Austin Reaves is the third double-digit scorer, and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won 12 of their last 13 games.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last five games as home favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Lakers' last five games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 28th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (37.8%).
- The Lakers rank 4th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.2).
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (74.1%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (75.7%).
Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber.
Tari Eason is questionable after not playing yesterday due to rest.
Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Rockets and the points are worth a look because they’ve been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last few weeks. The Rockets play with an edge that can frustrate teams, and they beat the Lakers back in January as a 4.5-point underdog. However, the Lakers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and they’re at home with the rest advantage. The Rockets played last night and will play a third-straight road game. The Lakers are an experienced team that knows it needs to stack wins to improve its seeding or simply avoid falling. The West is tight. This is a game the Lakers can’t afford to lose. I’ll lay the points.
Randy’s Pick Los Angeles Lakers -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
