Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions
The Los Angeles Lakers (34-35) and Houston Rockets (16-52) meet Wednesday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Lakers vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers covered the spread as 2-point underdogs Tuesday in a 123-108 win at the New Orleans Pelicans. F Anthony Davis finished with 35 points and 17 rebounds, both game-highs, but will be held out on the 2nd night of the back-to-back Wednesday.
The Rockets covered as 13-point home underdogs Monday in a 111-109 win vs. the Boston Celtics. G Jalen Green scored a team-high 28 points for the Rockets, who are 4-1-1 against the spread in their last 6 games.
This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Los Angeles covered as a 7.5-point home favorite 140-132 as the Over (237.5) cashed Jan. 16.
