Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Betting Odds, Tips, and Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready to face the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs. The Lakers are the underdogs by 9.5 points, but they currently lead the series 2-0. The game is set to start at 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video, with an over/under of 205.5 points.

In their last matchup on Tuesday, the Lakers came out on top with a 101-94 win over the Rockets. LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, while Kevin Durant scored 23 for the Rockets.

For those looking to place a bet, the NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook have the Rockets favored at -9.5 points. The moneyline has Houston at -400 and Los Angeles at +310, with a total of 205.5 points.

The Rockets have a season record of 36-46-0 against the spread. When playing as at least 9.5-point favorites, they have a 9-15 record against the spread. Out of the Rockets’ 82 games with a set total, 39 have hit the over at 47.6%.

Key players for the Rockets include Kevin Durant with 26 points per game, Alperen Sengun with 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, Amen Thompson with 18.3 points, and Jabari Smith Jr. with 15.8 points.

The game is set to take place on Friday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. You can catch the action live on Amazon Prime Video. Get ready for an exciting matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets!