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Rockets vs Lakers Prediction, Picks and NBA Prop Bets for April 11: Back Under 225
- Lakers (-10) are the pick vs the short-handed Rockets
- Bet under 225.5 as both teams trend slower lately
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Friday’s NBA odds list the Lakers as short home favorites over a Rockets squad already locked into the West’s No. 2 seed. With Houston expected to rest or limit several starters, including Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Lakers should be able to take advantage with their playoff seeding still on the line. If not, anyone who bet LA’s NBA Finals odds will have a stressful weekend.
Rockets vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers won the last meeting 104-98 and now face a less-motivated Rockets squad. Los Angeles should control the tempo and grind out another win.
Prediction: Lakers 117, Rockets 105
3 Best Bets for Rockets vs Lakers
1. First-Half Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-290)
Houston leads the league in rebounding, but that edge is nullified if Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. sit out. The Lakers are 7-3 in their last 10 home games and coming off a big win over Dallas. With motivation clearly on their side, L.A. getting out to a fast start is one of the best NBA betting picks tonight.
Bet on Lakers First-Half ML (-290)
2. ATS Pick: Lakers (-9)
Los Angeles ranks sixth in first-quarter scoring and often builds early leads at home. Houston, meanwhile, could be starting a patchwork lineup with four key players on the injury report. Monitor NBA news for player updates. The Lakers already beat this team by six just two weeks ago. With playoff urgency in full swing, they should cover again.
3. Over/Under Pick: Rockets vs Lakers Under 225.5
The Under is 3-1 in L.A.’s last four games, and the Rockets tend to slow things down without their full starting five. Houston also ranks fifth in opponent points per game and is unlikely to push the tempo with a short rotation, per Rockets vs Lakers stats. Expect a slower-paced game with fewer possessions.
Bet on Rockets vs Lakers Under 225.5 (-110)
Rockets vs Lakers How To Watch
- Matchup: Houston Rockets (52-28) at Los Angeles Lakers (49-31)
- Time/Date: 10:30 PM ET | Friday, April 11
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Rockets vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA League Pass
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Questions Of The Day
What’s one live betting angle to watch?
If the Lakers start slow but LeBron and Doncic stay active, a live Over on their combined points or assists could offer value
Which team is more likely to rest players tonight?
The Rockets. With the No. 2 seed in the West already locked up, Houston has every reason to manage minutes for stars like VanVleet, Sengun, and Smith Jr.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
