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- Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets picks for Sunday, April 26
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- Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks
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Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks
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.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Seven wins in eight meetings and nine covers in 11 encounters makes the Lakers the pick with the free buckets.
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