Rockets vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 4/1/2025

The Houston Rockets conclude a back-to-back on Monday when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers after playing the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Houston is 48-26 and second in the Western Conference, 1 ½ games in front of third-place Denver, but 13 ½ games behind first-place Oklahoma City. Houston defeated the Utah Jazz 121-110 on Thursday night. Alperen Sengun scored 33 points to lead the Rockets to victory. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

Jalen Green leads Houston in scoring, averaging 21.5 points per game. Alperen Sengun is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 19.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. Fred VanVleet is the leader in assists, averaging 10.5 per game. Houston scores an average of 113.7 points per game, shooting 45.1% overall and 34.7% from 3-point territory.

The Los Angeles Lakers look for a second consecutive win on Monday when hosting the Houston Rockets. Los Angeles is 45-29 and fourth in the Western Conference, 1 ½ games behind third-place Denver. The Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 134-127 on Saturday, with Austin Reaves scoring a team-high 31 points and Luka Doncic scoring 29. 

Luka Doncic leads Los Angeles in scoring and rebounding, averaging 27.5 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. LeBron James is second in scoring and the leader in assists, averaging 24.5 points and 8.5 assists per game. Los Angeles has four active players who average double figures in scoring. The Lakers score an average of 112.9 points per game, shooting 47.8% overall and 36.0% from 3-point territory.

The Los Angeles Lakers will win on Monday when hosting the Houston Rockets, but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in the six of Houston's last eight and eight of Los Angeles’ last 11. Los Angeles scores an average of 113.2 points per game and has the 9th best field goal shooting at 47.9%. Houston scores an average of 113.7 points per game. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win but our best play is OVER 121-117.