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Rockets vs Lakers NBA Same Game Parlay Picks for April 11: Give an Assist Bet to LeBron (-118)
- Back the Lakers (-10) with Houston likely resting starters.
- LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists is our top prop pick.
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NBA Same Game Parlay Picks Today
The NBA odds for tonight point to a motivated Los Angeles Lakers squad hosting a Houston Rockets team that’s locked into the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. Houston may limit minutes for stars like Alperen Sengun, Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr., while Los Angeles continues its push for playoff seeding. While neither team is among the favorites to win it all, if you want to bet the NBA Finals, I’d take the Lakers in this spot between the two.
Here are our best NBA betting picks tonight using trends and player props.
Rockets vs Lakers free NBA Parlay Picks
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Leg 1: Lakers ATS (-10)
The Lakers are still fighting for playoff seeding and face a Rockets team likely to rest key starters like Sengun, VanVleet and Smith Jr., per NBA news. Houston is already locked into the No. 2 seed, and they’ve shown a willingness to manage minutes late in the year. L.A. is 6-4 in its last 10 and just beat the Rockets by six on March 31. Motivation matters here, and the Lakers should cover easily at home.
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Leg 2: Rockets vs Lakers Under 225
The Rockets may have offensive firepower, but if their top options sit or play reduced minutes, expect a slower game pace. These teams combined for just 202 points in their last matchup, and both rank top-10 in opponent field goal percentage, per NBA betting tips.
The Lakers have leaned more on defense lately, and with potential Houston rotation changes, the scoring floor drops. This one has the makings of a lower-scoring, grind-it-out game. Back the Under tonight in NBA predictions.
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Leg 3: LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists (-118)
LeBron James is still orchestrating nearly everything in the Lakers’ offense, averaging 8.2 assists per game. With the Rockets’ perimeter defense weakened by injuries, James should find it even easier to rack up dimes and cash this NBA player prop bet. He’s had 8+ assists in five of his last seven games, and if the Lakers control the tempo, he’ll be in full distribution mode. In a game L.A. needs to win, expect LeBron to lead the charge as a facilitator.
Bet on LeBron James Over 6.5 Assists (-118)
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Leg 4: Race to 20 Points – Lakers (-190)
L.A. ranks sixth in first-quarter scoring and has consistently started games fast at home, per Rockets vs Lakers stats. The Rockets, on the other hand, could be easing into this one with several starters either out or limited. That means the Lakers should be more aggressive from the jump, especially with playoff positioning on the line.
In front of a home crowd, and facing a short-handed opponent, look for Los Angeles to get to 20 points first and cash in on our NBA betting picks tonight.
Bet on Race to 20 Points -Lakers (-190)
Rockets vs Lakers How to Watch
- Matchup: Houston Rockets (52-28) at Los Angeles Lakers (49-31)
- Time/Date: 10:30 p.m. ET, Friday, April 11
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Rockets vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets
