Rockets vs. Lakers Prediction and Odds - Jan 16, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.

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

Who will win Rockets vs. Lakers?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Rockets-Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 71% chance of beating the Rockets.

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Rockets vs. Lakers Game Odds

• Spread: Lakers -7.5 (-105), Rockets +7.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Lakers -295, Rockets +245
• Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-108/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are listed as -7.5 favorites against the Rockets, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockets (+7.5) to cover the spread, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -295, which means you can risk $295 to win $100, for a total payout of $395, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +245, where you can put down $100 to profit $245, earning a total payout of $345, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 236.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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 (+7.5) are a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 236.5-point Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Lakers

• Spread: Rockets +7.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets @ +245 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 236.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Rockets vs. Lakers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Monday has the Lakers winning 120-114.

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

Rockets vs. Lakers Player Props

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

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.

Jalen Green is expected to step up for the Rockets with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while LeBron James is projected to finish with 35 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jalen Green: 23 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST
• Alperen Sengun: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 5 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 14 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST
• Jabari Smith: 13 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
• Eric Gordon: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST

Lakers Projected Box Score

• LeBron James: 35 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST
• Russell Westbrook: 21 PTS, 7 REB, 10 AST
• Dennis Schroder: 16 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Thomas Bryant: 14 PTS, 7 REB, 1 AST
• Troy Brown: 10 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Rockets vs. Lakers on Monday January 16, 2023.

Rockets vs. Lakers 2023 Game Info

Monday's game between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Monday January 16, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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