Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers (39-38) and Houston Rockets (19-59) meet Sunday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers covered the spread as 2-point favorites Friday with a 123-111 win at the Minnesota Timberwolves. C Anthony Davis put up 17 of his 38 points in the 4th quarter as Los Angeles leapfrogged Minnesota in the Western Conference standings.

The Rockets pushed as 6-point home favorites Friday with a 121-115 win vs. the Detroit Pistons. G Kevin Porter Jr. scored 33 points as Houston snapped its 7-game losing streak.

This season's series is tied 1-1 straight up, against the spread (ATS) and Over/Under. Houston covered as a 2.5-point home underdog in a 114-110 win as the Under (233.5) cashed in the most recent meeting March 15.