The Lakers will play the Rockets on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets set for Sunday, January 5th, 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 Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 95.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 8-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 12-6 record as a home team. They now rank 5th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (112.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 14th averaging 112.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 113.7 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 106.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 6-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 7-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 20-14 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 22-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, Lakers versus Rockets in Houston on Sunday, January 5th...
Fans in Houston arena be rowdy, ready for a fierce battle...
Lakers 20-14 standing versus Rockets 22-12 in matchup of titans...
Lakers with 6-2 division record, Rockets with 7-1 division record...
Average points per game: Lakers 112.2, Rockets 112.1. See you courtside...
Be sure to review the best bets and prop bets for today's game.
Best Lakers at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 217.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 217.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Rockets are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Rockets
1/05/25 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 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 $90.91 at -110 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.
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/05/25 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -120Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 106.5 o -120106.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u +100Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o +10018.5 u -130Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
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Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 35.5 u -12035.5 o -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 u -12025.5 o -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 40.5 u -12040.5 o -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 30.5 u -11030.5 o -120Bet |
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Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 26.5 u -13026.5 o -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 25.5 u -11025.5 o -120Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 36.5 u -11036.5 o -120Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/05/25 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +16.0 | 29-12 | 23-17 | 13-3 | 31-21 | 114.3 | 109.8 | +4.5 | L3 | 6-4 |
| y - Los Angeles Lakers | 50 | 32 | 0.610 | +18.0 | 31-10 | 19-22 | 12-4 | 36-16 | 113.4 | 112.2 | +1.2 | L1 | 6-4 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Houston Rockets 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.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +8000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 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 Sunday, January 5th, 2025 at 7:10 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 Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 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.