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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Monday's Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Houston-LA Lakers game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Lakers are likely to win, with a probability of 67%, compared to the Rockets' 33%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Lakers lineup will feature players like Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while the Rockets will be led by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet.
Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to shine with a projected 32 points and 4 threes.
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Rockets vs. Lakers predictions page.
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Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NBA game between the Rockets and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Lakers a 67% chance of beating the Rockets. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 115-110.
According to our model, the Lakers (-4) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 226 points has a 51% chance of going over.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockets | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4 (-112) | -4 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -170 |
| Total | o226 (-105) | u226 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Rockets vs. Lakers matchup is on the moneyline.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Player Props
NBA prop bets are a common way to wager on Monday's Rockets vs. Lakers matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
Jalen Green is expected to lead the Rockets with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Luka Doncic is projected to have 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Lakers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Monday's game between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Rockets vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Houston vs. LA Lakers picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat the Rockets on Monday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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