Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Odds & Preview

The Houston Rockets have two games left on the regular season to make an impression on the NBA betting odds makers. The Rockets, who made some eye-catching moves in the offseason, have successfully usurped the Golden State Warriors for the No. 1 spot in the West. However, most NBA parlay picks makers are taking the Warriors in the postseason if and when they happen to face each other. Will James Harden be able to change this notion in Tuesday’s Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup?

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers – Tuesday, April 10^th

When: 9:30 pm ET

Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

TV: TNT

Stream: Drama on TNT, NBA League Pass

NBA Betting Odds:

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
Rockets	-8½ (-110)	219 (-110)	-430
Bruins	+8½ (-110)	219 (-110)	+345

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Houston Rockets

The Rockets fly into this evening’s matchup sporting a 64-16 record. That ranks them 1^st in the Southwest Division and 1^st in the Western Conference as well. Currently, Houston has a 6 ½ game lead over the Golden State Warriors. And with the end of the season in sight, there’s no question Houston will get the No. 1 seed in the postseason. As for tonight’s matchup; this evening’s pairing will mark the 4^th time this season these two have met. With the Rockets winning 2 out of the previous three, it’s easy to see why they’re pegged as heavy favorites this evening. Despite being on the road, the Rockets h should have no problem picking up the win.

Players to Watch: James Harden (30.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 8.7 apg), Chris Paul (18.6 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 7.9 apg), and Eric Gordon (18.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.2 apg).

Los Angeles Lakers

Despite LaVar Ball’s preseason promises, it’s pretty clear that the Lakers will not be making the playoffs this season. In fact, Los Angeles has already been eliminated from postseason contention. Moreover, it’s pretty clear that they’re going to need to address the Lonzo Ball situation, since Ball is only averaging 10.2 per game. Nevertheless, the Lakers did manage to finish the year with the NBA’s 10^th best scoring. As for next year, bettors can expect to see LaVar make lofty promises and Los Angeles will still likely fall short. Los Angeles is 1-5 in their last 6, hence why the NBA betting odds are siding against them so heavily this evening.

Players to Watch: Julius Randle (16.3 ppg, 8.0 rpg, 2.6 apg), Kyle Kuzma (16.1 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.8 apg), and Brandon Ingram (16.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.9 apg).

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting Predictions

Trends

• Houston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 Games
• Houston is 22-3 SU in its last 25 Games
• The TOTAL has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 Games
• LA Lakers is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 Games
• LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 Games
• The TOTAL has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers last 6 Games

Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Picks

So which team should betting sportsbook players favor in this Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup? All in all, Houston is the only way to bet. The only problem is that there’s not much value in taking them straight up. Alternatively, bettors can take them to cover that 8 ½ point spread. Houston may not have had much luck against the spread lately, but they should be able to romp the lowly Lakers this evening. Sign up now to make this NBA prediction!

Score Prediction: 114-98 Houston. The Rockets pick up a road win and cover the spread. The TOTAL will be UNDER in this matchup.