The Lakers will play the Rockets on Monday, January 29th, 2024. 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
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Monday, January 29th, 2024 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2023-24 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 89.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 89.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 7-15 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 16-8 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 6th in the league for home team wins in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (116.0) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 18th, averaging 113.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.8 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 112.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 6-4 Western Pacific Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 24-23 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 21-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrrr! The Lakers battle the Rockets in a rowdy Houston venue…
Lakers stand at 24-23, while Rockets flounder at 21-24 overall…
Lakers have a 6-4 division record, Rockets have a 7-2 record…
Watch out for the Lakers' 116.0 points per game average, mateys…
But the Rockets ain't far behind, averaging 113.3 points per game…
Be sure to review each team's performance stats for this clash…
Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best spreads, totals, and moneylines…
And we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below…
It's a clash of titans, a duel for the ages, me hearties…
Who will come out on top, the Lakers or the Rockets?
Best Lakers at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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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 Los Angeles Lakers are -1.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +1.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Rockets
1/29/24 8:10pm EST | -1.5 -105+1.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +1.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -1.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/29/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -13515.5 u +100Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Jeff Green
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -130Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 38.5 o -11038.5 u -120Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11541.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
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D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Jeff Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 40.5 o -11540.5 u -115Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at HOU 1/29/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| xp - Los Angeles Lakers | 47 | 35 | 0.573 | +17.0 | 28-14 | 19-21 | 7-10 | 27-25 | 118.0 | 117.4 | +0.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
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 | +2200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 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:
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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 Monday, January 29th, 2024 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 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.
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