Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks – Back Lakers To Cover Again In NBA Playoffs

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  • Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets picks for Sunday, April 26
  • Game is taking place at Toyota Center
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Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks

Los Angeles are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in Game 4.

The Lakers have had Houston’s number dating back to late last season, winning and covering repeatedly, and at the very least we expect that cover trend to continue here.

  • Los Angeles Lakers are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings
  • Los Angeles Lakers are 9-2-0 ATS in the last 11 meetings
  • Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0 with 3 covers in Houston this season
  • The Under cashed in 2 of the first 3 games of this series

Head To Head

  • Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 179-107
  • Los Angeles Lakers won 112-108 in overtime when the two teams last met on April 24

Los Angeles Lakers Form

Los Angeles go into this game with the opportunity to complete a series sweep, and having won each of their last six games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-31 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 127-113
Apr-02 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 96-139
Apr-05 at Dallas Mavericks L 128-134
Apr-07 vs Oklahoma City Thunder L 87-123
Apr-09 at Golden State Warriors W 119-103
Apr-10 vs Phoenix Suns W 101-73
Apr-12 vs Utah Jazz W 131-107
Apr-18 vs Houston Rockets W 107-98
Apr-21 vs Houston Rockets W 101-94
Apr-24 at Houston Rockets W 112-108 OT

Houston Rockets Form

Houston go into this must-win matchup having lost all three games so far, while also losing four of the last five overall.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-01 vs Milwaukee Bucks W 119-113
Apr-03 vs Utah Jazz W 140-106
Apr-05 at Golden State Warriors W 117-116
Apr-07 at Phoenix Suns W 119-105
Apr-09 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 113-102
Apr-10 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 132-136
Apr-12 vs Memphis Grizzlies W 132-101
Apr-18 at Los Angeles Lakers L 98-107
Apr-21 at Los Angeles Lakers L 94-101
Apr-24 vs Los Angeles Lakers L 108-112 OT

Verdict

Los Angeles are in total control of the series and can pretty much claim ownership of the Rockets at this point.

Seven wins in eight meetings and nine covers in 11 encounters makes the Lakers the pick with the free buckets.

Best Bet1: Los Angeles +5.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 207.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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