Lakers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 25, 2025, 3:00PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are up against a Rockets line-up that includes Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lakers vs Rockets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Houston NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 54% chance of winning against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Rockets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.05, Rockets $1.80
- Line: Lakers +2 ($1.87), Rockets -2 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $2.05 and the Rockets at $1.80.
The Lakers are listed as 2-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+2) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.80 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +2 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Rockets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Lakers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Rockets winning 116-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Houston game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Friday 26 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Houston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
If you choose to use our predictions for betting purposes, it's crucial to gamble responsibly and know when to stop. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NBA
Stats Insider is your go-to source for betting on the NBA in Australia, with the latest NBA betting news, predictions for every NBA game, and futures probabilities for the NBA.
