Rockets vs. Lakers odds, line: 2022 NBA picks, March 9 prediction from proven computer model

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday at the Toyota Center. Houston is 16-49 overall and 9-21 at home, while the Lakers are 28-36 overall, 9 -20 on road. The Lakers have won 10 games in a row against the Rockets, but Houston has covered the spread in two of the last three meetings.

SportsLine's computer model has set its sights on Rockets vs. Lakers. The model is using its advanced computer simulations to pick the winner.

The Houston Rockets lost to the Miami Heat on Monday by a decisive 123-106 margin. Kevin Porter and Jalen Green were the top scorers for Houston. Houston ranks 30th in the NBA in defensive rating (116.7) and last in field-goal percentage allowed (48.3). The Rockets are also the most foul-prone team in NBA, averaging 22.4 personal fouls per game.

Lakers lost 117-110 to San Antonio Spurs on Monday. LeBron James missed the game with a knee injury. He's listed as questionable for Wednesday's game. Los Angeles currently holds the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference.

Rockets vs. Lakers is on March 9. SportsLine's computer model simulates the game 10,000 times and it picks Rockets to win 60 percent of the time.