Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Player Prop Picks 4/11/25 NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. The Lakers, currently 49–31 and holding the third seed, are aiming to solidify their playoff positioning with a win. Fresh off a 112–97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, where Luka Dončić scored 45 points, the Lakers are looking to maintain their momentum. LeBron James also contributed significantly with 27 points in that game.

The Rockets, at 52–28, have secured the second seed and may opt to rest key players, as they did in their recent 134–117 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. In that game, several starters, including Alperen Şengün, Fred VanVleet, Jabari Smith Jr., Amen Thompson, and Dillon Brooks, were sidelined. The season series between the two teams is tied 1–1, with each team winning on their home court. Given the Rockets’ potential lineup adjustments and the Lakers’ drive to secure their playoff spot, Los Angeles is favored to take the series lead.

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Austin Reaves Over 18.5 Points

Austin Reaves is averaging 20.2 points per game over 72 games in the 2024–25 NBA season. He also contributes 5.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game, with shooting percentages of 45.8% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 87.6% from the free-throw line. ​Reaves has been particularly effective in recent games, averaging 24.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.8 rebounds over his last 15 contests. During this stretch, he is shooting 51.4% from the field, 41.3% from beyond the arc, and 89.9% from the free-throw line. He’s coming off a quiet game in Dallas, but we all know that game was about Luka. I like him to bounce back in this one. Reaves has been one of my money makers this season, and I’m going to keep riding the over on his points until the wheels fall off. 

Jaxson Hayes Over 4.5 Rebounds

Jaxson Hayes is averaging 4.9 rebounds per game over 54 games in the 2024–25 NBA season. His rebounding is comprised of 3.5 defensive rebounds and 1.4 offensive rebounds per game. When adjusted for playing time, Hayes averages 11.8 rebounds per 48 minutes. We’ve seen Hayes secure 5+ rebounds in his last 4 games. With Sengun not playing in this game for the Rockets, it will make Hayes’ night much easier when it comes to a rebounding perspective.

Brad Francis's Pick: See Above