LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction

Written by Scott Burgess

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

The LA Lakers have dropped three straight on the road, while the Houston Rockets have won 12 straight on home court. The Houston Rockets (42-23) host the LA Lakers (50-13) for some high flying NBA action. The Lakers have won their previous two meetings against the rockets, but one which Ron Artest didn’t play. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Rockets as -2 ½ point home favs over the Lakers with the over/under set at 201 points. Get your LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com

The Lakers recently lost to the Trail Blazers 94-111 on the road. Their top producers were Kobe Bryant with 26pts, while Pau Gasol added 18pts 13 rebounds and Lamar Odom, Derek Fisher and Luke Walton combined for a low 14pts. Lamar Odom has been suspended for tonight's game after leaving the bench during a fight, The Lakers probably will start Powell tonight in Odom's place. Kobe looks to rebound after a horrible night, he usually averages 34.2 ppg on 48.7 percent shooting, but shot 37.9 percent against the Blazers. Bryant's averaging 34.7 points over the last six games against the Rockets. The Lakers are 21-9 SU on the road where they average 107.8 ppg and give up an average 102.6 ppg. They are 2-3 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 100.4 ppg and given up an average 104 ppg. The Lakers are 32-31 ATS overall, 16-14 ATS on the road and 16-13-1 over/under on the road.

The Rockets recently beat the Nuggets 97-95 on the road. Their top scorers were Ron Artest with 22pts, while Aaron Brooks added 19pts and Luis Scola pulled down 15 rebounds. Ron Artest has been instrumental in spurring the Rockets' impressive run, averaging a team-high 20.4pts while shooting 48.5 percent in starting all 13 games for McGrady. Prior to the stretch, Artest averaged 15.8pts on 38.4 percent from the floor in 39 games. The Rockets are 27-6 SU at home where they average 100.3 ppg and give up an average 91.6 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 101.4 ppg and given up an average 92 ppg. The Rockets are second in the Southwest Division and third in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 31-33 ATS overall, 15-17-1 ATS at home and 14-19 over/under at home.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Lakers are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Houston.
Favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.

LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction
When: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 8:30 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Rockets -2 ½

Point-Spreads.com LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction

The Bottom Line: The Lakers need to get Walton off the court, he hasn’t done squat for them. The Rockets are blasting off on home court. Go Rockets! Get your LA Lakers vs Houston Rockets NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!