Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Skyler Carlin | Staff Writer

The Los Angeles Lakers (3-4) take on the Houston Rockets (3-3) on Wednesday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Los Angeles won 2-1 last season

The Lakers managed to cover as 1.5-point underdogs and the Under (223) cleared in their 108-107 road loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Los Angeles is on a 2-game losing streak and is playing its 3rd straight road contest.

The Rockets cruised to a 122-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, covering as 2-point home underdogs as the Over (217.5) hit. Houston is on a 3-game winning streak and 2 of those games came against Sacramento, outscoring the Kings 229-186 in the process.

Lakers at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rockets +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -2.5 (-110) | Rockets +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Rockets key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (adductor/hip) questionable
F Rui Hachimura (concussion) probable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) out
G Gabe Vincent (knee) out

Rockets

F Tari Eason (leg) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 110, Rockets 105

Moneyline

Assuming that Davis suits up for Los Angeles, I'll side with the LAKERS (-145) to end their losing streak. The only wins this season for the Rockets are against a shorthanded Kings squad (twice) and the Charlotte Hornets.

We also have the fun narrative of F LeBron James going up against F Dillon Brooks in this contest.

Against the spread

With Los Angeles potentially getting Hachimura back, LAKERS -2.5 (-110) is the ideal wager, assuming Davis is active. The Rockets don't have anyone who can slow down Davis, and G Austin Reaves is seemingly finding his stride again after a slow start to the season.

While the Lakers are 2-5 ATS this season, they've covered the spread in 2 of their last 3 games overall.

Over/Under

UNDER 220.5 (-110) is the play in this matchup as both teams play at slower paces. The Lakers are 23rd in pace, and the Rockets are 30th.

Both of these teams are a combined 5-8 to the Over this season.

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