Rockets vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 6, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 9:15PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Toyota Center on Monday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are up against a Lakers line-up that includes Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rockets vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 63% chance of beating the Lakers at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.54, Lakers $2.55
- Line: Rockets -4.5 ($1.91), Lakers +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 217.5 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 Rockets at $1.54 and the Lakers at $2.55.
The Rockets are 4.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 217.5 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 (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 217.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Lakers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 217.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Rockets vs Lakers best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Lakers at Toyota Center this Monday is the Rockets winning 110-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs LA Lakers game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.
Rockets vs Lakers: Player Props
Betting on LA Lakers vs Houston player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jalen Green is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the Lakers.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 12 | 7 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Cam Whitmore | 17 | 5 | 1 |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 10 | 3 |
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| LeBron James | 22 | 7 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 5 | 6 |
| Max Christie | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Rui Hachimura | 10 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs LA Lakers game.
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Rockets vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Rockets and Lakers at Toyota Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Monday 6 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs LA Lakers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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