Lakers Vs Rockets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – March 15, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 15, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers (34-35) visit the Houston Rockets (16-52) at Toyota Center, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. The Lakers are 3-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the teams this season. The over/under for the matchup is set at 232.

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Lakers Vs Rockets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -3 232

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Injury Report as of March 15

Lakers: Anthony Davis: Probable (Foot), Mohamed Bamba: Out (Ankle), LeBron James: Out (Foot)

Rockets: Danny Green: Out (Trade Pending), John Wall: Out (Abdominal), Alperen Sengun: Out (Groin)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (-3)
Total Pick Under (232)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers Vs Rockets Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Rockets Avg. (Rank)
116.7 (8th) Points Scored 110.3 (29th)
117.1 (21st) Points Allowed 118.3 (27th)
45.7 (5th) Rebounds 46.4 (4th)
9.8 (19th) Off. Rebounds 13.2 (1st)
10.7 (24th) 3pt Made 10.7 (24th)
25.2 (14th) Assists 22.6 (28th)
13.6 (15th) Turnovers 15.8 (30th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
D’Angelo Russell 61 18.0 3.2 6.1 1.0 0.4 2.8
Malik Beasley 68 13.2 3.6 1.7 0.9 0.1 3.0
Dennis Schroder 55 12.7 2.5 4.7 0.8 0.1 1.2
Lonnie Walker IV 50 12.4 2.1 1.3 0.5 0.3 1.7
Rui Hachimura 51 11.9 4.5 0.9 0.3 0.4 0.9

Rockets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Green 62 21.8 3.8 3.6 0.8 0.3 2.5
Kevin Porter Jr. 46 18.4 5.5 5.8 1.3 0.3 2.1
Jabari Smith Jr. 65 12.4 7.1 1.3 0.5 0.9 1.6
Kenyon Martin Jr. 68 12.3 5.6 1.5 0.5 0.4 0.8
Tari Eason 68 9.1 5.8 1.0 1.1 0.6 0.7

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers are 34-33-2 against the spread this year.
  • As 3-point favorites or more, Los Angeles is 9-5 against the spread.
  • The Lakers have seen 34 of their 69 games go over the point total.
  • In 38 games this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 232 points.
  • The average total for Lakers games this season has been 233.8, 1.8 points higher than the total for this game.
  • The Rockets have 26 wins in 68 games against the spread this season.
  • Houston has an ATS record of 22-33-4 as a 3-point underdog or greater.
  • The Rockets have seen 35 of their 68 games go over the point total.
  • Houston’s games have had over 232 points 26 times this year.
  • Rockets games average 228.6 total points, 3.4 less than the total for this matchup.

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