The Rockets will play the Lakers on Monday, March 31st, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:10 pm EDT. 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
As we wrap up the 2024-25 NBA regular season, the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will take to the court on Monday, March 31st, 2025. Recall that the NBA determines playoff seeds using each team's win-loss records. Now's the chance for either team to finalize their season standing and hopefully secure a playoff berth. The following are some useful handicapping stats compiled throughout the season. Be sure to review the best point spread, total, and moneyline betting odds below.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets arrive at this game with a 96.33 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 92.33 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets sport a 21-14 away team record. That result ranks them 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers hit the floor with a 28-9 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets sit 16th (113.7) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 18th, averaging 113.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.1 points against the Houston Rockets per game this season. That result puts them 24th in the league for the 2024-25 season. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 17th in the league for points scored against them, meaning they've allowed 112.4 OPPG on average.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets wind down the season with a 13-3 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 12-3 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 48-26 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 45-29 standing. Note that the NBA determines playoff seeds using team win-loss records, subject to tie breaking rules.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye! The Houston Rockets be sailing into enemy waters to face the Los Angeles Lakers...in a battle for playoff positioning on Monday, March 31st, 2025! These scallywags have a 48-26 record while the Lakers be standin' at 45-29...
Houston be holdin' a 13-3 record in their division, while the Lakers be boastin' a 12-3 record...Both teams be scorin' with the Rockets averagin' 113.7 points and the Lakers 113.2...
Review each team's season standings below...Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline bets for this matchup below from our sports betting partners...Look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players...
Arr, this be a clash o' titans as the Rockets and Lakers duke it out!
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 -3.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +3.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Lakers
3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 111.5 o -110111.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 114.5 o -120114.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -130Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 20.5 o -13020.5 u -105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 5.5 o -1185.5 u -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 21.5 o -14021.5 u +105Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -130Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
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Steven Adams
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 34.5 u -12034.5 o -110Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 25.5 o -13525.5 u +100Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 29.5 u -11529.5 o -115Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 17.5 o -11817.5 u -115Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 20.5 u -11520.5 o -115Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 30.5 u -12030.5 o -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -118Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 37.5 u -11537.5 o -118Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 3/31/25 10:10pm EDT | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Houston Rockets | 50 | 27 | 0.649 | +14.5 | 28-11 | 22-15 | 13-3 | 29-18 | 114.3 | 109.0 | +5.3 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 46 | 29 | 0.613 | +17.5 | 29-9 | 17-20 | 12-3 | 32-13 | 113.1 | 112.2 | +0.9 | W2 | 6-4 |
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 | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1400 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:
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.
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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.
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