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The Los Angeles Lakers take a 3-2 series record into a decisive Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Rockets are favored by 3.5 points in the contest, which will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video at 9:30 p.m. ET.
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Lakers vs. Rockets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Rockets 116, Lakers 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-164)
- Total Pick: Over 205.5 (computer predicts 226.7 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-3.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Rockets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Lakers | -3.5 | 209.5 | -158 | +134 | 99-93 HOU |
| 4/26/2026 | Rockets | -3.5 | 206.5 | -153 | +130 | 115-96 HOU |
| 4/24/2026 | Rockets | -5.5 | 206.5 | -200 | +166 | 112-108 LAL |
| 4/21/2026 | Rockets | -5.5 | 208.5 | -227 | +187 | 101-94 LAL |
| 4/18/2026 | Rockets | -2.5 | 208.5 | -139 | +117 | 107-98 LAL |
| 3/18/2026 | Rockets | -2 | 222.5 | -129 | +110 | 124-116 LAL |
| 3/16/2026 | Lakers | -1.5 | 223.5 | -115 | -104 | 100-92 LAL |
| 12/25/2025 | Rockets | -2.5 | 231.5 | -130 | +108 | 119-96 HOU |
| 4/11/2025 | Lakers | -13.5 | 228 | -847 | +574 | 140-109 LAL |
| 3/31/2025 | Lakers | -3.5 | 226.5 | -172 | +145 | 104-98 LAL |
| 1/5/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 218 | -186 | +155 | 119-115 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 36-46-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets are 23-34 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 39 of Houston's 82 games with a set total have hit the over (47.6%).
- The Rockets have entered the game as favorites 72 times this season and won 48, or 66.7%, of those games.
- Houston has a record of 40-17, a 70.2% win rate, when it's favored by -164 or more by bookmakers this season.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 45-37-0 ATS this season.
- The Lakers are 5-12 against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 42 of Los Angeles' 82 games with a set total have hit the over (51.2%).
- The Lakers have won 15 of the 33 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (45.5%).
- Los Angeles has a record of 3-9 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +137 or longer (25%).
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Lakers vs. Rockets Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Kevin Durant: Out (Ankle),
Steven Adams: Out For Season (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Lakers
Lakers:
Luka Doncic: Out (Hamstring)
Lakers vs. Rockets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
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