The Rockets will play the Lakers on Friday, April 11th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm CDT. 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 Friday, April 11th, 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 96.00 power ranking. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers, have a 92.67 ranking. The higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking usually correlates with the favorite team.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets sport a 23-16 away team record. That result ranks them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers hit the floor with a 30-10 home team record. They're wrapping up the 2024-25 season ranked 3rd in the league for home team wins.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets sit 12th (114.4) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 17th, averaging 113.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 109.2 points against the Houston Rockets per game this season. That result puts them 23rd 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 112.3 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 12-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 52-28 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 49-31 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.
Arrr, ye scallywags! The Houston Rockets be facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday...in a crucial late-season clash to determine playoff seeds. The Rockets stand at 52-28 overall...while the Lakers be close behind at 49-31 overall.
Houston leads the Western Southwest Division with a record of 13-3...while the Lakers top the Western Pacific Division at 12-4. The Rockets average 114.4 points per game...just edging out the Lakers who average 113.5 points per game.
Review each team's season standings below...and look at this game's prop bets for each team and individual players. It be a fight to the finish as these two teams battle on the court...for a chance to secure a favorable playoff position. So grab yer rum and tune in...to see which team will come out victorious in this epic showdown on the high seas!
Best Rockets at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -12 -107 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Houston Rockets are +12.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -625 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Houston Rockets are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Rockets
Lakers
4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Lakers
Game to Overtime
4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | Yes +1900No -10000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 107.5 o -110107.5 u -115Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 120.5 o -115120.5 u -110Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 8.5 o +1258.5 u -165Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 6.5 o +1106.5 u -145Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
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Luka Doncic
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 29.5 u -10529.5 o -125Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
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LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 37.5 u -11037.5 o -118Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at LAL 4/11/25 9:40pm CDT | 20.5 o -10520.5 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 | 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 |
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|
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| Rockets | +10000 Bet | +10000 Bet |
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| Lakers | +2200 Bet | +2500 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.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at 9:40 pm CDT, 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 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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