Lakers vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Apr 2, 2023

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Lakers vs. Rockets Prediction and Odds - Apr 2, 2023

NBA action continues on Sunday at 7:00PM ET as the favored Los Angeles Lakers lock horns with the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lakers vs. Rockets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Lakers vs. Rockets?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Lakers-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 79% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Lakers vs. Rockets Odds

  • Spread: Rockets +11.5 (-105), Lakers -11.5 (-115)
  • Moneyline: Rockets +500, Lakers -620
  • Total: Over/Under 235.5 (-115/-105)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are currently +11.5 underdogs against the Lakers, with -105 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lakers (-11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +500. That means you can bet $100 to profit $500, earning a total payout of $600, if they win.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -620, where you can risk $620 to win $100, for a total payout of $720, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 235.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+11.5) are a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 235.5 points is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Rockets

  • Spread: Rockets +11.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (57% probability) 🔥
  • Moneyline: Rockets @ +500 via BetMGM (4.1% edge) 🔥
  • Total: Under 235.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

 

Every time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across all sports.

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option due to the 4.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Lakers vs. Rockets Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Sunday has the Lakers winning 122-112.

Click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

 

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Lakers-Rockets matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Lakers vs. Rockets Player Props

Betting on LA Lakers vs. Houston prop bets and player prop picks? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

LeBron James is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to finish with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the Rockets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

  • LeBron James: 32 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
  • Anthony Davis: 27 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
  • D'Angelo Russell: 25 PTS, 3 REB, 7 AST
  • Austin Reaves: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST
  • Dennis Schroder: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

  • Jalen Green: 22 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
  • Kevin Porter: 19 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST
  • Kenyon Martin: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST
  • Alperen Sengun: 15 PTS, 10 REB, 6 AST
  • Josh Christopher: 6 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Lakers vs. Rockets on Sunday April 2, 2023.

 

Lakers vs. Rockets 2023 Game Info

Sunday's game between the Rockets and Lakers at Toyota Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

  • Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
  • Date: Sunday April 2, 2023
  • Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
  • Venue: Toyota Center

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Kevin Hansen specializes in NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL content, using data-driven insights for sports betting. He provides simple, actionable betting tips to help bettors find an edge and pick winners.

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