The Houston Rockets (+8.5, +350) are playing the Los Angeles Lakers (-8.5, -432) at 10:40 PM EDT today. The over / under is set at 220.5.
The Rockets last played 2 days ago, losing to the Trail Blazers in a 140-129 blowout. The Lakers last game was yesterday, when they beat the Knicks 101-99. Will they be 100% playing on short rest?
The last time these two teams played was on January 12, 2021 when the Lakers beat the Rockets 117-100. In that game, the Lakers were -5 and covered the spread. Likewise, the total for that game was set at 224.0 and stayed under by 7.0 points.
Against the Spread
So, how have the Rockets been doing against the spread? In their last 10 games, they’ve covered the spread 6 times. The Lakers, on the other hand, have covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
Totals Trends
The Rockets have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 3 of their last 10. Likewise, there’s been no significant trend for the Lakers, as the total has gone over in 3 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 6 of their last 10.
We’re following hot Shark player January1231 for this game and taking Houston Rockets +8.5 (-110). Always play responsibly and good luck!