Rockets at Lakers: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Sunday’s game between the Rockets (1-4) and Los Angeles Lakers (3-3) kicks off a five-game road trip for Houston, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 9:30 p.m. Central and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.

Led by promising talents such as Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and Christian Wood, the young Rockets are currently in the middle of a rough scheduling stretch. Sunday’s game is the fourth of a seven-game run in which each opponent made the playoffs last season, and it’s the first of two straight games versus the Lakers — with a rematch coming Tuesday.

Rockets at Lakers notable injuries:

Making matters worse, Houston will again be shorthanded. Danuel House Jr. remains sidelined by a right foot sprain, though Porter could return after leaving Thursday’s game early due to a sprained left ankle.

The Los Angeles injury report is long, though many of the listed names appear likely to play. Trevor Ariza (right ankle), Talen Horton-Tucker (right thumb), and Kendrick Nunn (right knee bone bruise) are listed as out; Wayne Ellington (left hamstring) and LeBron James (right ankle) are questionable; and Anthony Davis (right knee) is probable.

Barring a setback, it appears likely that James will play, since his injury dates back to earlier in the week — and he played successfully on the ankle with 26 points and 8 assists during Friday’s win over Cleveland.

Projected Lineups

• Point spread: Lakers -10.5
• Money line: Rockets +520 / Lakers -800
• Over-under: 221.5 points

Advice and prediction

The Rockets were blown out Thursday by Utah, but they were otherwise competitive in the three previous games, which included a blowout win over Oklahoma City and two 10-point losses to Boston and Dallas. After an uncharacteristically sloppy showing against the Jazz and two off days to rest, they should be motivated to at least compete.

Also, while the sample is small, it’s worth noting that Houston has yet to go “over” the over-under line in any of its games this season.

Prediction: Lakers 113, Rockets 103

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