Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles LakersNBA Picks, Prediction & Odds • Fri, May 1 • 9:40 PM ET
Rockets
78-98
Final
Lakers
Pre-Game Prediction
Rockets36%64%Lakers
Confidence
Low
We predict Los Angeles Lakers to win
Key Factors
Head-to-Head
Lakers leads the recent series 6-3
Prediction Result
✓ CorrectRockets
78
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Lakers
98
Our Pick
Lakers
Actual Winner
Lakers
Team Comparison
RocketsLakers
Offense
125.0
PPG107.0
Defense
124.5
Opp PPG109.5
Head-to-Head
Last 9 meetings
3
Rockets
6
Lakers
33%
67%
Recent Matchups
Dec 25, 2025
119-96
Rockets
Mar 16, 2026
92-100
Lakers
Mar 18, 2026
116-124
Lakers
Apr 18, 2026
98-107
Lakers
Apr 21, 2026
94-101
Lakers
H2H Averages (Last 3 Games)
109.0
106.7
Rockets AvgAvg ScoreLakers Avg
Recent Matchups
May 178 - 98
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When is Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers?
Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers is scheduled for Fri, May 1 at 9:40 PM ET.