Rockets vs. Lakers NBA Free Pick
LOS ANGELES, CA (ATS Consultants) – Houston hasn’t played since Monday, when they beat Chicago on the road by 6, while the Lakers beat the Clippers by 5 on the “road” on Wednesday. The Lakers host the Rockets on Friday at 10:35pmET.
ODDS: The Lakers are currently a 6.5-point favorite, while the total sits at 195.5. Houston’s record is 29-25 overall and 9-17 on the road, while the Lakers come into the game at 35-20 and are 23-5 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: After opening as a 7-point favorite, the Lakers are now favored by 6.5 points. The total has moved from 194 to 195.5.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 71% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Lakers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Houston. According to the latest NBA trends, the Rockets are 4-1 against the spread in the last 5 meetings and the Underdog is 4-1 against the spread in the last 5 meetings in this series. Houston is 4-1 against the spread in the last 5 games against the Pacific Division. The Lakers are 17-39 against the spread in their last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 Friday games, 7-20 against the spread in their last 27 games as a favorite, 6-18 against the spread in their last 24 games playing on 1 days rest and 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 home games..The Lakers won four straight games but only covered one of those games. They are just doing enough to get by while Houston is hungry to stay in the playoffs and move up to get a higher seed. The addition of Marcus Camby gives the Rockets a little more length up front and a great rebounder. Houston beat the Lakers by 3, getting 3 at home, in their last game on March 20 as point guard Goran Dragic scored 16 points and dished out 13 assists. This is a well-coached, hard-working team that will give the Lakers all they can handle. Having three days rest this late in the season doesn’t hurt the Rockets’ chances.
FRIDAY NBA FREE PICK: HOUSTON ROCKETS +6.5
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