Lakers vs. Rockets Picks & Best Bets 5th Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Houston Rockets will go up against the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Sunday at Toyota Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Rockets will be led by Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, while the Lakers will rely on Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to reveal the best Lakers vs. Rockets bets, player props and predictions.
Using these simulations, we predict that the Rockets will likely defeat the Lakers with a projected final score of 111-106.
To get the best value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Lakers vs. Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Lakers vs. Rockets picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Rockets Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, January 5th, 2025
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center
- Spread: Lakers +4.5 / Rockets -4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers +155 / Rockets -178
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 218.5 Points (-105/-115)
Rockets -4.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, both the Lakers and Rockets have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Rockets -4.5 based on FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of -106.
Total Points Over 218.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 218.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis shows a 51% chance that the total will go over 218.5 points.
Lakers vs. Rockets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at +155 via BetMGM, whilst the Houston Rockets are available at -178 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Rockets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 66% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Rockets present the best betting value, with the odds of -178 available at FanDuel Sportsbook for an edge of 1.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Lakers vs. Rockets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Lakers vs. Rockets game.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | 26 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| LeBron James | 22 | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Austin Reaves | 18 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rui Hachimura | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Austin Reaves Under 6.5 Assists (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves Under 6.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Lakers is on Austin Reaves to record under 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 6.1% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Rockets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 21 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 21 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| Cam Whitmore | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Amen Thompson | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+115)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rockets is on Jalen Green to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Lakers vs. Rockets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Lakers vs. Rockets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Anthony Davis Over 3.5 Total Assists
Anthony Davis has recorded more than 3.5 assists in 12 of his last 18 games (67% success rate). You can bet on him to record 4+ assists again at odds of +130 (43% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Austin Reaves Over 5.5 Total Rebounds
Austin Reaves has had more than 5.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can place a wager on him to record over 5.5 rebounds again at odds of +124 (45%), available at FanDuel.
Cam Whitmore Over 0.5 Total Assists
Cam Whitmore has recorded at least one assist in 9 of his last 12 games (75%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -170 (63%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Jalen Green of the Rockets to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Rockets -4.5 to cover.
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