Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Matt Lowrimore | in NBA Picks
The first round of the NBA playoffs will continue on Friday night with three crucial Game 6s. One of the matchups will feature a Western Conference game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Rockets and the Lakers.
Los Angeles was once leading this series 3-0, but back-to-back losses have made the series much tighter at 3-2. Now having to return to Houston, the Lakers are in danger of having to play a Game 7, something they will want to avoid. In the two previous games played in Houston, Los Angeles is averaging 104 points per game, but has not been as effective defensively.
As for Houston, they appear to have all the momentum right now, and with that, the advantage in Game 6. The Rockets will once again be without Kevin Durant, but have been able to adjust without him, which suggests they are in a decent spot to force a Game 7.
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Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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Players list
A. Thompson
R. Sheppard
T. Eason
J. Smith
M. Smart
A. Reaves
L. James
R. Hachimura
Substitutes
J. Davison
A. Holiday
J. Okogie
J. Green
D. Finney-Smith
J. Tate
D. Knecht
N. Smith Jr.
B. James
L. Kennard
J. Laravia
A. Thiero
J. Vanderbilt
M. Kleber
Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- Los Angeles is 0-2 SU in the last 2 games
- Los Angeles is averaging 104.0 points per game on the road in this series
- Houston is averaging 111.5 points per game at home in this series
- Houston is 1-1 SU at home in this series
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Our Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Given how Games 4 and 5 have gone, Houston is the small favorite in this matchup; however, they still look to be the best betting option. The Rockets are averaging 111.5 points per game at home in this series and won Game 4 by 19 points.
The Lakers also appear to be feeling the effects of Luka Doncic being out, and while Austin Reaves was back in the lineup in the Game 5 loss, they do not seem to be getting the same production from their role players as they did earlier in this series.
The Rockets may have been on the ropes through the first three games, but considering how they were able to handle the Lakers in Games 4 and 5, our Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction is: Houston Rockets ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
