The NBA betting odds slate features a clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets on Thursday, with the host Lakers trying to win for fans supporting them with their cheers and their betting slips.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Los Angeles Lakers as 5.5-point underdogs in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 212.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
A 109-102 result in favor of the Rockets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Houston Rockets have seen them go 12-14 and 9-17 ATS so far this NBA season, while the Los Angeles Lakers are at 4-21 and 9-16 ATS. In Over/Under totals betting, the Lakers are 12-13, while the Houston Rockets are 13-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Houston injuries news.
The Odds Shark betting Power Rankings have the Los Angeles Lakers at No. 30 and the Houston Rockets at No. 11 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Los Angeles's No. 21-rated NBA squad against Houston's No. 23-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Los Angeles rates No. 16 in the league with 8.32 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 2 with 10.81 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rockets got a terrific 33-point performance from James Harden but Sacramento handed them a 107-97 defeat on Tuesday at Sleep Train Arena.
Kobe Bryant scored 22 points leading the Lakers to a 113-95 victory over Milwaukee at STAPLES Center on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Los Angeles, Saturday, December 19th
Los Angeles at Oklahoma City, Saturday, December 19th