Lakers vs. Rockets Predictions and Odds - Dec 28, 2021

The Houston Rockets square off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Toyota Center on Tuesday, beginning at 8:00PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lakers vs. Rockets, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

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Who will win Lakers vs. Rockets?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 68% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are listed as +4.5 underdogs versus the Lakers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the favored Lakers (-4.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +162. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $162, earning a total payout of $262, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -180, where you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 227.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lakers (-4.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 227.5-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Rockets

• Spread: Lakers -4.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Lakers Win at -180 with DraftKings Sportsbook (68% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 227.5 at -110 with FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Lakers vs. Rockets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Tuesday has the Lakers winning 116-111.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Lakers-Rockets matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Lakers vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on LA Lakers vs. Houston without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.

LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Christian Wood is projected to have 21 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists for the Rockets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 29 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 19 PTS, 8 REB, 8 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST
• Talen Horton-Tucker: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Malik Monk: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Christian Wood: 21 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST
• Eric Gordon: 15 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Jalen Green: 14 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Armoni Brooks: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
• Kevin Porter: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Lakers vs. Rockets on Tuesday December 28, 2021.

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Lakers vs. Rockets 2021 Game Info

When do the Rockets play the Lakers?

• Date: Tuesday December 28, 2021
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Toyota Center

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