Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets 11/8/23 - NBA Betting Picks and Odds
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
NBA: 8:00 PM EST
Nov. 08, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : LAL -3.5 ; O/U 221.5
The Los Angeles Lakers will be play their third consecutive game on the road Wednesday night in Houston with a match up against the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles comes into Wednesday one game below .500 on a two game skid following a one point loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. LeBron James is the offensive leader for Los Angeles this season averaging 25.3 points per game across seven games played. Big man Anthony Davis has boasted a second best 23.9 points to go along with a team high 12 rebounds this season.
Offensively Los Angeles was fantastic last game out scoring 107 points on 54.3% shooting but turned the ball over 17 times resulting in the loss. Defensively the Lakers had issues giving up 108 points including 62 in the first half as Miami shot 46.6% from the floor and knocked down 12 long balls. LeBron James led the way for the Los Angeles offense with 30 points on 23 shots.
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The Houston Rockets stay at home Wednesday night at an even 3-3 on the year riding a three-game win streak following a 25 point blowout victory against the Sacramento Kings. Defensively Houston was the better overall team in the game allowing just 97 points on 44.4% shooting from the floor and forced 15 turnovers. the Rockets offense was stellar pouring in 122 points on 57.3% shooting as a unit.
Jalen Green carried the offensive load for Houston with 23 points on nine shots in 26 minutes of action. Alperen Sengun was second on the team with 17 points and 12 assists, while big man Jabari Smith Jr. added 13 points in 22 minutes. Aaron Holiday led the way out to the Houston bench with 13 points after making all six shots he attempted.
Recent Betting Trends:
LA Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers' last 8 games.
LA Lakers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston's last 9 games.
Houston are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games.
Free Betting Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't off to the start they had hoped for but still remain the better team in this matchup. Los Angeles is beat up but will still have enough Wednesday night. Look for LA to control this game on both sides of the ball to get the win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover 112-105.