The Houston Rockets (10 – 24) play host to the Los Angeles Lakers (16 – 18) at 8:00pm EST on Tuesday 28th December 2021.
Houston open as 4.5-point underdogs. So far this season the Rockets are 16-17-1 against the spread (ATS) and 6-7-1 ATS when playing at home. The Rockets are on a 4-game losing streak.
The visiting Lakers are 12-21-1 ATS and 6-7-1 ATS on the road. They’re 4-6 in their last 10 games and are seeking to get back to winning ways after suffering 5 consecutive losses.
Rockets vs Lakers Betting Odds
| Rockets Spread | +4.5 |
| Lakers Spread | -4.5 |
| Over/Under | 228.5 |
| Time | 8:00pm EST |
| TV | NBA TV |
Rockets and Lakers Betting Trends
- The Rockets are 2-8 in their last 10 games.
- Houston are 15-16-2 ATS and 6-7-1 ATS at home.
- Totals have gone over in 18 of the Rockets’ 34 games
- The Lakers are 4-6 in their last 10 games.
- Los Angeles are 12-21-1 ATS and 6-7-1 ATS on the road.
- Totals have gone over in 16 of the Lakers’ 32 games
Rockets and Lakers Head to Head
- Nov 2, 2021: Houston Rockets 117 @ Los Angeles Lakers 119
- Oct 31, 2021: Houston Rockets 85 @ Los Angeles Lakers 95
Rockets vs. Lakers Team Statistics
 | Statistics |  |
|---|---|---|
| 106.8 19th | Points Per Game | 110 9th |
| 45.1% 20th | Field Goal % | 46.1% 10th |
| 34.2% 20th | 3PT % | 34.4% 18th |
| 43.3% 26th | Rebounds | 46.1% 7th |
| 23.2% 17th | Assists | 24.2% 11th |
| 17.2% 30th | Turnovers | 16% 28th |
| 7.2% 20th | Steals | 8.4% 7th |
| 5% 13th | Blocks | 5.7% 4th |
| 20.5% 28th | Fouls | 20.2% 25th |
Rockets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Houston Rockets Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 3 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 3 |
| Garrison Mathews | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| D.J. Augustin | PG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 5 |
| John Wall | PG | Not Injury Related | Expected to be out until at least Mar 1 |
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | SF | Abdomen | Game Time Decision |
| Austin Reaves | SG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 29 |
| Kent Bazemore | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 29 |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Jan 7 |
| Trevor Ariza | SF | Covid-19 | Expected to be out until at least Dec 31 |
| Anthony Davis | PF | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jan 20 |
| Kendrick Nunn | SG | Knee | Expected to be out until at least Jan 2 |
Key players to watch
Houston Rockets Key Player
Christian Wood 16.3 ppg, 2.3 apg, 11.3 rpg
Los Angeles Lakers Key Player
Russell Westbrook 20.4 ppg, 8.7 apg, 7.8 rpg, 1.3 spg
Who plays tonight in the NBA?
The Houston Rockets are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:00pm EST on Tuesday 28th December 2021.
What TV channel is Rockets vs Lakers game on?
The Rockets vs Lakers game is available on NBA TV.
What time is the Rockets vs Lakers NBA game tonight?
Tonight’s NBA game between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers is at 8:00pm EST.
Who is the betting favorite in the Rockets vs Lakers NBA game tonight?
Los Angeles Lakers are the –100 betting favorites. Calculate your potential winnings from a $100 bet using our NBA odds calculator.
Is LeBron James playing in tonights NBA game?
A game-time decision will be made. LeBron James is dealing with an injury to the Abdomen.
Why is Kenyon Martin Jr. not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kenyon Martin Jr. is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 3.
Why is Jae’Sean Tate not playing in tonights NBA game?
Jae’Sean Tate is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 3.
Why is Garrison Mathews not playing in tonights NBA game?
Garrison Mathews is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is D.J. Augustin not playing in tonights NBA game?
D.J. Augustin is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 5.
Why is John Wall not playing in tonights NBA game?
John Wall is dealing with issues unrelated to injury and is expected to be out until at least mar 1.
Why is Austin Reaves not playing in tonights NBA game?
Austin Reaves is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 29.
Why is Kent Bazemore not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kent Bazemore is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 29.
Why is Rajon Rondo not playing in tonights NBA game?
Rajon Rondo is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least jan 7.
Why is Trevor Ariza not playing in tonights NBA game?
Trevor Ariza is dealing with Covid-19 and is expected to be out until at least dec 31.
Why is Anthony Davis not playing in tonights NBA game?
Anthony Davis is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least jan 20.
Why is Kendrick Nunn not playing in tonights NBA game?
Kendrick Nunn is dealing with an injury to the Knee and is expected to be out until at least jan 2.
