Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Los Angeles Lakers (42-25) visit the Houston Rockets (41-25) in an NBA 2025-26 matchup on Monday, March 16, at the Toyota Center.
Houston currently holds a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head series this season. The Rockets secured a dominant 119-96 victory over the Lakers in December, with all their starters scoring in double digits. Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant led the charge with 26 and 25 points, respectively.
However, the Rockets have been on-and-off lately, having lost four of their last eight games. But they enter this Lakers rematch following a narrow 107-105 home win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Durant was the high-point man again with 32 markers, while Thompson contributed 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
On Monday, the Rockets will miss Steven Adams, Fred VanVleet, and Jae'Sean Tate. Alperen Sengun is listed as day-to-day due to a back injury.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are coming off a thrilling 127-125 win over the Denver Nuggets at home. Their high-powered offense continues to produce results and recently sparked a five-game winning streak.
Austin Reaves led all scorers with 32 markers, while Luka Doncic put in a triple-double of 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists.
Only Maxi Kleber is listed as out on the Lakers' injury report.
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Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Form
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0.646 | 82 | 53 | 29 | 3 |
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0.634 | 82 | 52 | 30 | 1 |
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Houston Rockets against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
A. Thompson
T. Eason
J. Smith
K. Durant
M. Smart
A. Reaves
L. James
Substitutes
A. Holiday
J. Okogie
R. Sheppard
J. Green
I. Crawford
D. Finney-Smith
J. Tate
K. Bufkin
D. Knecht
B. James
L. Kennard
J. Vanderbilt
J. Laravia
A. Thiero
R. Hachimura
Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Lakers are coming off a 127-125 win against the Denver Nuggets.
- The Lakers have won five consecutive games.
- The Rockets have lost four of their last eight games.
- The Lakers have a better offensive rating than the Rockets.
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Our Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Houston crushed Los Angeles in their December meeting, but the Lakers currently ride a massive wave of momentum with five straight victories. The Rockets also lack several key rotational players due to long-term injuries.
Plus, the Rockets have been on lukewarm waters recently, alternating between wins and losses. They are still the slight favorites on Monday, but look for Luka Doncic and the Lakers to keep it close. Our prediction for the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers match is: Lakers (+2.5) cover the spread.
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