Houston Rockets VS Los Angeles Lakers is another matchup gracing the schedule of the NBA’s 140th game.
In the last game they played, Houston defeated Boston Celtics 111-109 on its own court. Can the Rockets pull offer another unexpected win today?
Before this match, the Rockets and Lakers played 47 matches together. Los Angeles won 20 times and Houston was victorious 27 times. A prediction for this game should be guided by the fact that the last 11 games out of 12 ended in a victory for the Lakers.
If you’re looking for an accurate betting preview for the Rockets and Lakers you’ve come to the right place. MatchPlug is a sure place to find accurate NBA Predictions Tonight and odds for this matchup, and other NBA matches as well.
Predictions and Betting Preview for Houston Rockets VS Los Angeles Lakers NBA Regular Season Game
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- When: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
- Time: 17:00 GMT
- Teams to play: Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers
- NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE: 1.782
Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet.
Betting On The Houston Rockets
Regular Season Record: 16-52
- 1XBet Spread: +2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.522
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 231.5
- BetMGM Spread: +3.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.25
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 230.5
The Houston Rockets are in great shape for their upcoming match. They won 3 victories in the last 6 games and beat an opponent as strong as the Boston Celtics.
But, even with these results, the Rockets seem to have landed at the bottom of the Western Conference standings and stayed in last place, having a negative balance of wins and losses (16-52).
Additionally, when wagering on Houston, pay attention to the fact that this season Houston always losses even in its home court. The club only has ten wins out of 34 in its home (one of the worst indicators in the championship).
Betting On The Los Angeles Lakers
Regular Season Record: 33-35
- 1XBet Spread: -2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.782
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 231.5
- BetMGM Spread: -3.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.67
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 230.5
Unlike their opponents, the Los Angeles Lakers are in better form for this match. They suffered only three defeats in the last ten matches while beating tough opponents like the Memphis Grizzlies (112-103), Golden State Warriors (113-105 and 124-111) and Dallas Mavericks (111-108).
The Lakers no matter their impressive results, still stick to eleventh place in the Western Conference standings. When backing this team consider the fact that they played well in their last away games, securing 5 wins out of 8.
MatchPlug Prediction
The Houston Rockets will play today’s game in high spirits; in their last game, they beat the Celtics at home with a score of 111-109. Although they’re good, there is still a chance the Rockets can’t beat the Lakers today.
The Los Angeles Lakers are in great form, losing only 3 times in the last 10 games with tough opponents. They also performed well in challenging away matches, 5 wins out of 8.
Additionally, when predicting for Rockets VS Lakers, pay attention to the last 11 head-to-head meetings out of 12 that ended in a victory for the Lakers. The guests (Lakers) are expected to confidently win this match.
In addition, when making a prediction for the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the last eleven head-to-head meetings out of twelve ended in favour of the Lakers. We expect a confident victory from the guests.
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