Los Angeles Lakers (49-31) vs Houston Rockets (52-28)
Game Info: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -10 -- Over/Under: 225 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA TV
The Houston Rockets and LA Lakers meet on Friday 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 Warriors, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Rockets have won 15 of their last 18 games and are the second seed in the West.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.4 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 108.9 points on 45.5 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 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.8 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Mavs, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Lakers have won six of their last nine games and are the third seed in the West.
The LA Lakers are averaging 113.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.3 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 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their last 11 games at Crypto.com Arena following a loss.
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won 15 of their last 18 games.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 14 night games at Crypto.com Arena following a road win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (23.3).
- 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 (73.9%).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.0%).
Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Maxi Kleber.
The Rockets will be without Jae'Sean Tate, while Alperen Sengun, Jabari Smith Jr., and Fred VanVleet are questionable.
Houston Rockets vs LA Lakers Prediction
The Rockets don’t have much to play for at this stage, as they clinched the second seed in the West, so they’re likely going to sit players again. The Rockets didn’t look good in their last effort against the Clippers. The Lakers are fighting for playoff seeding in a competitive West and need these games. The Lakers are coming off an impressive showing against the Mavs, the type of emotional win that could have a carryover effect. Assuming the Rockets are going to sit key players, I’ll lay the points with the Lakers. Of course, check the injury report for updates before betting.
Randy’s Pick LA Lakers -10
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
