The Los Angeles Lakers (49-31) are double-digit, 13.5-point favorites against the Houston Rockets (52-28) on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and SCHN.
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Lakers vs. Rockets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Rockets 113, Lakers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (+574)
- Total Pick: Under 228 (computer predicts 224.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (+13.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Lakers | -3.5 | 226.5 | -172 | +145 | 104-98 LAL |
| 1/5/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 218 | -186 | +155 | 119-115 HOU |
| 1/29/2024 | Lakers | -1 | 235.5 | -117 | -102 | 135-119 HOU |
| 12/2/2023 | Lakers | -5 | 225.5 | -189 | +159 | 107-97 LAL |
| 11/19/2023 | Lakers | -6.5 | 219.5 | -259 | +208 | 105-104 LAL |
| 11/8/2023 | Lakers | -2 | 224.5 | -131 | +108 | 128-94 HOU |
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 44-35-1 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 13.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers are 2-0 against the spread.
- Los Angeles' games have hit the over in 40 out of 80 opportunities (50%).
- The Lakers have won 34, or 70.8%, of the 48 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -847 or more twice this season and won both games.
Rockets 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Houston is 43-37-0 ATS this season.
- In Houston's 80 games with a set total, 43 have hit the over (53.8%).
- The Rockets have an 11-15 record in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 42.3% of those games).
- Houston has not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +574 or longer.
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Lakers vs. Rockets Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Maxi Kleber: Out (Foot)
Rockets
Rockets:
Jae'Sean Tate: Out (Ankle),
Jabari Smith Jr.: Out (Groin),
Amen Thompson: Out (Rest),
Dillon Brooks: Out (Rest),
Tari Eason: Out (Leg),
Fred VanVleet: Out (Ankle),
Alperen Sengun: Out (Back)
Lakers vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, April 11, 2025
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and SCHN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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