The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.
The game tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet (LAL) and AT&T SportsNet Southwest (HOU).
LeBron James is expected to return to the court on Wednesday night, and the Lakers have plenty to play for, as they trail the Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks by just a single game in the standings. The defending champs are the seventh seed in the Western Conference, but still have a chance to avoid participating in the NBA’s play-in tournament.
The lines, courtesy of BetMGM
- Point spread: Lakers -11
- Money line: Lakers -600 / Rockets +425
- Over-under: 221.5
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Advice and prediction
Anthony Davis has been unstoppable of late. Andre Drummond finally had a breakout game against the Knicks with 16 points and 18 rebounds, and LeBron James is reportedly feeling great once again. That’s bad news for the injury-plagued Rockets, who have listed 11 players on the injury report, eight of whom are confirmed out on Wednesday.
We’re taking the Lakers -11 in what should be a blowout.
Prediction: Lakers 121, Rockets 96
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