Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction and Odds - December 2, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers will square off with the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Rockets vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Rockets vs. Lakers

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Rockets-Lakers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 67% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Rockets vs. Lakers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rockets	Lakers
Spread	+5 (-110)	-5 (-110)
Moneyline	+165	-194
Total	o226.5 (-105)	u226.5 (-108)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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The Lakers are -5 favorites against the Rockets, with -110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockets (+5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -194, which means you can risk $194 to win $100, for a total payout of $294, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +165, where you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 226.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (-5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 226.5 points has a 51% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Rockets vs. Lakers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets to place on this game:

• Spread: Lakers -5 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers @ -194 via FanDuel Sportsbook (67% probability)
• Total: Under 226.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Our best NBA bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Rockets vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Saturday has the Lakers winning 115-110.

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Rockets vs. Lakers Player Props

Looking for Rockets vs. Lakers NBA player props? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Fred VanVleet is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists, while LeBron James is projected to have 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Rockets Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets in Saturday's game:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Fred VanVleet	24	5	9
Jalen Green	21	4	4
Alperen Sengun	18	11	9
Jabari Smith	16	7	2
Dillon Brooks	11	3	2

Lakers Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds and assists for the Lakers on Saturday:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
LeBron James	25	7	5
Anthony Davis	22	11	3
D'Angelo Russell	18	3	6
Austin Reaves	15	4	5
Taurean Prince	8	2	2

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights before Rockets vs. Lakers on Saturday December 2, 2023.

Rockets vs. Lakers Preview

Saturday's action between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Saturday December 2, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

This extensive betting preview features our Rockets vs. Lakers prediction and NBA odds.

Dimers' picks and predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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