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Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets Predictions & Picks
Houston are tipped to cover as they send this series back to LA for Game 7.
The Rockets have shown growth over the past couple of games, while the Lakers have seen their offense stall and the mistakes pile up as the pressure on them to clinch continues to ramp up.
- Houston Rockets are 14-6 in their last 20 home games
- Houston Rockets have won & covered in the last 2 games in this series
- Los Angeles Lakers are 2-6-0 ATS in their last 8 road games
- The Under has cashed in 5 of the previous 8 meetings this season
Head To Head
- Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 179-109
- Houston Rockets won 99-93 when the two teams last met on April 29
Los Angeles Lakers Form
Los Angeles head back out on the road with a chance to clinch, but having now lost back-to-back games to end a six-game win streak.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr-26 | at Houston Rockets | L | 96-115 |
| Apr-29 | vs Houston Rockets | L | 93-99 |
Houston Rockets Form
Houston return home having snapped a three-game skid with back-to-back wins, but knowing they must win or their season is over.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr-26 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | W | 115-96 |
| Apr-29 | at Los Angeles Lakers | W | 99-93 |
Verdict
It sure seems like Los Angeles are starting to feel the pressure as they continue to pass up chances to wrap up this series.
Houston, on the other hand, appear to be settling into the series after a rough start, so we are backing the Rockets to force Game 7.
Houston, on the other hand, appear to be settling into the series after a rough start, so we are backing the Rockets to force Game 7.
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