Lakers vs. Rockets Predictions and Odds - Mar 9, 2022

The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to meet in the NBA at Toyota Center on Wednesday, starting at 8:00PM EST.

Dimers' top 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?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lakers-Rockets NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 72% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rockets are +7.5 underdogs versus the Lakers, with -110 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lakers (-7.5) to cover the spread, Caesars Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +265, which means you can bet $100 to profit $265, earning a total payout of $365, if they win.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -300, where you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 236 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently 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 sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+7.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 236-point Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lakers vs. Rockets

• Spread: Rockets +7.5 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets at +265 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 236 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Lakers vs. Rockets Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Houston at Toyota Center this Wednesday has the Lakers winning 120-114.

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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

Lakers vs. Rockets Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on LA Lakers vs. Houston without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's 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 way for the Lakers with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST
• Malik Monk: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
• Carmelo Anthony: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST
• Austin Reaves: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jalen Green: 18 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Kevin Porter: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 15 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
• Eric Gordon: 14 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Rockets on Wednesday March 9, 2022.

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Lakers vs. Rockets 2022 Game Info

When do the Rockets play the Lakers?

• Date: Wednesday March 9, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST
• Venue: Toyota Center

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