The Rockets will play the Lakers on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 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 NBA season is now underway, with the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers scheduled to play on Sunday, November 19th, 2023. Before these teams hit the hardwood, let's dig into some stats from the 2023-24 regular season to get an idea of what's in store for this game. Note that it's still early. Eventually, clear trends will emerge for both teams as the season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 94.33 power ranking so far this season. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 91.00. Keep tabs on these values, as they will change in the coming weeks.
- Away Houston Rockets - So far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets have a 0-3 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to this game with a 5-1 record as a home team so far in the 2023-24 regular season. This puts them at 3rd for home team wins in the league overall.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets now rank 21st (109.9) for average points scored per game, with the Los Angeles Lakers standing at 15th (112.4).
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Looking at the average number of points opponents have scored so far this season, the Houston Rockets rank 27th (105.8), while the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 13th (114.3).
- Team Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 6-4 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers currently possess a 7-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The Houston Rockets sail to battle the Los Angeles Lakers this Sunday, November 19th. The Lakers' arena be ablaze with anticipation as these two teams clash in the early stages of the 2023-24 NBA regular season. Arr, the atmosphere will be electric!
The Rockets boast a 6-4 standing, but the Lakers be not far behind with a 7-6 record. A fierce duel awaits on the court as these squads compete for glory. The Rockets have averaged 109.9 points per game, while the Lakers fire back with 112.4 points per game. Prepare for a high-scoring spectacle, ye scurvy dogs!
Don't miss the action on the court as these titans clash! Witness the clash of steel and skill as the Rockets and Lakers battle for victory. See the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our partner sportsbooks. The stakes be high, me hearties!
Ahoy, me mateys! Before ye set sail, take a gander at the prop bets for this game. Will there be a pirate's bounty of three-pointers? Will thar be a dunk that shakes the very foundation of the arena? Review this game's prop bets below, and place yer wagers, if ye dare!
So hoist the anchor and set course for the Los Angeles Lakers arena, where the Houston Rockets seek to plunder a victory. The battle be fierce, the stakes be high, and the atmosphere be filled with seafaring excitement. Arr, prepare for a showdown of epic proportions!
Best Rockets at Lakers 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 -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 223.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Lakers
12/02/23 10:40pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Houston Rockets 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 Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Los Angeles Lakers 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
12/02/23 10:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -110Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1404.5 u +105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -13019.5 u -105Bet |
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LeBron James
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -120Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 40.5 o -12040.5 u -110Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -13022.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -120Bet |
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Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 39.5 o -11039.5 u -120Bet |
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Tari Eason
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 12/02/23 10:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
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 |
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 | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +2200 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Lakers 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 Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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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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