The Rockets host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Jan 29. Today’s game is set for 8:00 ET and will be shown on Spac. Los Angeles comes into this game as 1.5-point favorites with the total set at 230.5. Keep reading to get our Rockets vs. Lakers player props and predictions.
Rockets vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Lakers -1.5
- Total 230.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Toyota Center, Houston TX
- TV: Spac
Lakers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 120 points per game in these contests.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Rockets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Houston has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
Will Los Angeles Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Coming into today’s game, the Lakers have an overall record of 24-23 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. Currently, they are 9th in the Western Conference and are 4th in the Pacific division.
In their last game, the Lakers scored 145 points which is higher than their season average of 116 ppg. When looking at their last three games, the Lakers have an EFG of 60.1% compared to their season-long EFG of 55% (12th). Over their last five games, the Lakers are shooting 41.6% from three which is 28th in the league.
So far this season, the Lakers have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, ranking 17th in the league at 116.8 points per game allowed. On the road, they have struggled, giving up 122.3 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA.
One area where the Lakers have excelled on defense is on the glass, ranking 4th in the league in defensive rebounds per game. They have also been solid in the steals department, coming in 8th at 7.8 steals per game.
One area where the Lakers have struggled on defense is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 30th in the league in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.4. In terms of three-point shooting percentage allowed, they are 30th at 37.9%.
Are Houston Ready for a Home Win?
As the Rockets take on the Lakers, they are 21-24 overall this season, and are looking to get back to .500. When away from home, the Rockets are 5-16 this season, compared to their 16-8 record at home.
In their most recent game, the Rockets scored 104 points against the Nets. They shot 39.4% from the field and hit 10 three-pointers. Heading into today’s game, Alperen Sengün is the team’s leading scorer with an average of 21.7 points. Jalen Green is also averaging 17.8 points per game this season.
When playing at home, the Rockets are giving up 108.8 points per game, which is the 5th best mark in the league. Over their last five games, Houston has held opponents to 117.8 points per game.
On the season, opposing teams are shooting 45.7% from the field vs. the Rockets. From beyond the arc, Houston is 10th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.1%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, ranking 12th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.1%.
One area where the Rockets have struggled this season is at the free-throw line, as they are 28th in the league in made free-throws allowed per game at 26.6. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, ranking 24th in made free-throws allowed per game at 19.8.
Rockets vs. Lakers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Fred VanVleet and his points prop of 14.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -135 while the under is at -101. Our projections have Fred VanVleet going 6/16 from the field on his way to 19 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -135.
- The Prop: Fred VanVleet Over 14.5 Points (-135)
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Rockets vs. Lakers Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Lakers, with a final score of 117-114, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Lakers at -1.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 230.5 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Lakers -1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook