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Houston vs. Lakers. NBA Match Prediction
On January 6, Houston will host the Lakers in a regular NBA championship match. The game will be held at the Toyota Center in Texas. The match will start at 03:00 Moscow time. The Rockets lost to Boston in their previous home game. Will Aime Udoka team be able to rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans in the game against the team from Los Angeles and what bets should they choose? — read our forecast
Command Analysis
Houston Rockets
USACurrent form
Houston has lost three of its last four games. On January 4, the Rockets lost to Boston on their home court with a crushing score of 86:109. The best player on the losing team was Jaylen Green, who scored 27 points, made three rebounds and one assist. Cam Whitmore recorded 11 points, Alperen Şengün - 14, Dillon Brooks - ten. Aime Udoka team (22 wins and 12 losses) is in second place in the Western Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Houston will not start the match with the most optimal lineup. The team next replacement player Jabari Smith is in the infirmary. But all the leaders are healthy and eager to fight.
Interesting facts for betting
The Rockets average 111 points against the Lakers (statistics based on the last ten games).
Houston has won the first half in four of five games against the Lakers.
Estimated composition
Fred VanVleet - Jaylen Green - Amen Thompson - Dillon Brooks - Alperen Şengün.
LA Lakers
USACurrent form
The Lakers have won their last two out of three games. In the game on January 4, JJ Redick team defeated Atlanta on their home court with a score of 119:102. LeBron James made the biggest contribution to the victory, scoring 30 points, making three rebounds and eight assists. Anthony Edwards (18-19-4) had a double-double. Austin Reaves scored 20 points. The team from California (20 wins and 14 losses) occupies fifth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Lakers went on the road to Texas with a less than optimal roster. James and Davis are in question. Several bench players are also in the infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers average 114 points against the Rockets (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Austin Reeves - Max Christie - Rui Hachimura - LeBron James - Anthony Edwards.
Trends
Edwards Total Rebounds Bet Over 12.5
Edwards averages 11.1 rebounds per game.
1.87James Total Assists Over 9.5
James averages 8.7 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Houston approaches the game with the Lakers as a clear favorite. According to bookmaker analysts, the visiting team will not have many chances of success. However, one can argue with them. The Rockets show excellent results. And the club from the City of Angels has been playing well away from home against not the most formidable opponents this season. Redick team will definitely have to give the opponent a real fight.
Our prediction is a Lakers victory with a handicap of (+5.5) points including overtime at 1.78
Bet on total
Houston and the Lakers have shown excellent performance in their head-to-head encounters this season. The average for the last ten games is 225 points. Everything points to the fact that this time both teams will be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is total over 220.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Houston has won the first quarter in four of its last five meetings with the Lakers. The Rockets will undoubtedly do everything possible to achieve victory after an unfortunate defeat to the reigning champions. The team from the Lone Star State will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is Houston win in the first quarter at 1.76
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