Lakers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 25, 2025, 6:09PM | 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, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers are looking to overcome a Rockets team 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?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's LA Lakers vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rockets a 56% 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 shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $2.20, Rockets $1.71
- Line: Lakers +2.5 ($1.91), Rockets -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232.5 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 $2.20 and the Rockets at $1.71.
The Lakers are listed as 2.5-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lakers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 232.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Rockets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $2.20 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Lakers vs Rockets predictions are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Rockets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Lakers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Rockets winning 116-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the LA Lakers vs Houston game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Lakers vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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