Tuesday, Jan. 12 features a smaller NBA slate, which includes the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Houston Rockets. The Lakers won big when the two met a couple days ago. The Lakers vs Rockets NBA betting preview will find the best NBA betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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NBA Betting Preview: Picks, Odds & Betting Trends
Lakers vs Rockets Game Info
Los Angeles Lakers (3-5, 2-3 Away) vs. Houston Rockets (4-4, 2-2 Home)
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Coverage: NBATV
A 40-point second quarter by the Lakers on Sunday let them coast to an 18-point win over the Rockets. After resting the game prior, Anthony Davis was sharp, hitting nine of 12 shots on the night. Davis finished with 27 points in 30 minutes, while also grabbing four rebounds and swatting three shots. LeBron James was less aggressive, totaling 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He is currently listed as questionable for tonight, as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. Nobody on Los Angeles appears to be dealing with COVID-19, but Wesley Matthews is out with an Achilles injury.
The Rockets, on the other hand, will be without Danuel House due to COVID-19 tonight. The veteran Eric Gordon also looks to be truly questionable with a leg injury. Houston is the loser of three of its last four games. James Harden has been less aggressive in trying to score, proven by him eclipsing 20 points in two of his last four games. However, he has averaged 11 assists over these four games. DeMarcus Cousins getting ejected on Sunday hurt Houston’s chances at making a comeback. He will need to play a big part in helping to slow Davis today, if the Rockets want to have any chance at taking the win.
Lakers vs Rockets Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Lakers – Rockets betting across the major sports books. The odds expressed are from 10:30 a.m. EST on Jan. 12, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
NBA Odds: Moneyline
Lakers (-215) — William Hill
Rockets (+198) — FanDuel
NBA Odds: Spread
Lakers -5.5 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
Rockets +5.5 (-110) — SugarHouse, BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
NBA Odds: Point Total
Over: 221.5 (-115) — BetMGM
Under: 222.5 (-113) — SugarHouse
Lakers vs Rockets NBA Betting Trends
- The Lakers are 2-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last six games.
- The total has hit the under in seven of the Lakers’ last nine games.
- Houston is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games.
- The total has hit the under in four of Houston’s last five games.
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