The Rockets will play the Lakers on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 93.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 7-4 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 3rd (120.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 12th averaging 118.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.6 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 27th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 3-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 17-8 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 19-8 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye Lakers, the Rockets be comin' for ye in Los Angeles...fans be cheerin' and jeerin' in the arena like wild beasts...Rockets be standin' at 17-8, Lakers be standin' at 19-8...
Rockets have a 2-3 division record, Lakers have a 3-3 record...Rockets be scorin' 120.9 points per game, Lakers be scorin' 118.0...see you courtside at today's game, me hearties...
Be sure to review the best bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team prevail...arrrrr!
Best Rockets at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -4.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +4.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Lakers
12/25/25 5:00pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/25/25 5:00pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 5:00pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -118Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 5:00pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 19 | 8 | 0.704 | +5.5 | 7-4 | 12-4 | 3-3 | 14-6 | 118.0 | 116.8 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Houston Rockets | 17 | 8 | 0.680 | +6.5 | 8-2 | 9-6 | 2-3 | 10-7 | 120.9 | 111.6 | +9.3 | W1 | 6-4 |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1400 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 25th, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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