Lakers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 3, 2023, 3:35AM | Published: Dec 1, 2023, 10:33PM
The Los Angeles Lakers square off with the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, starting at 2:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Rockets line-up that includes Fred VanVleet, Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Lakers vs Rockets, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lakers vs Rockets
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's LA Lakers-Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 67% chance of winning against the Rockets at Crypto.com Arena.
More: Lakers vs Rockets Match Centre
Lakers vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.53, Rockets $2.67
- Line: Lakers -5.5 ($1.91), Rockets +5.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 225.5 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, PointsBet currently has the Lakers at $1.53. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Rockets at $2.67.
The Lakers are listed as 5.5-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Rockets (+5.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Lakers vs Rockets sits at 225.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (-5.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 225.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Lakers vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.53 with PointsBet (67% probability)
- Line: Lakers -5.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 225.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (51% probability)
Today's Lakers vs Rockets betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Rockets at Crypto.com Arena this Sunday has the Lakers winning 115-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Lakers vs Rockets: Player Props
Betting on Lakers vs Rockets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Fred VanVleet is projected to have 24 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the Rockets.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 5 |
| Anthony Davis | 22 | 11 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Austin Reaves | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Taurean Prince | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred VanVleet | 24 | 5 | 9 |
| Jalen Green | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 11 | 9 |
| Jabari Smith | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Dillon Brooks | 11 | 3 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Houston match-up at Crypto.com Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Lakers vs Rockets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Rockets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 3 December 2023
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for LA Lakers vs Houston are 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.
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