The Rockets will play the Lakers on Thursday, December 25th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 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 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 91.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th 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 7th 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 (120.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 12th averaging 117.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.7 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 22nd in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 117.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 2-3 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 3-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 17-10 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 19-9 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Rockets face Lakers in a battle on Christmas night...Lakers fans roar as they cheer on their team at the arena...Houston stands at 17-10, while Lakers hold a 19-9 record...(Argggh, it's a close one between these two division rivals)...Houston averages 120.5 points per game, Lakers come in at 117.7...See you courtside at today's game, mateys...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...Look at this game's prop bets below, may the best team win!
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 -2.5 +100 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -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 8:10pm EST | -2.5 +100+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Rockets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/25/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 114.5 o -118114.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -11021.5 u -118Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -11516.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13512.5 u +100Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -130Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11814.5 u -115Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1184.5 u -110Bet |
Jarred Vanderbilt
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o -1353.5 u +100Bet |
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Josh Okogie
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -135Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -118Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
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Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -10536.5 u -125Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o -13028.5 u -105Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/25/25 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 32 | 19 | 0.627 | +7.0 | 17-6 | 15-13 | 6-5 | 18-15 | 115.1 | 110.0 | +5.1 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 32 | 19 | 0.627 | +7.0 | 14-8 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 21-12 | 116.1 | 115.8 | +0.3 | W3 | 7-3 |
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 | +1800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 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 8:10 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.