Rockets vs Lakers Picks and Prediction – 4/12/2025

The Houston Rockets head to Los Angeles on Friday to take on the Lakers. The Rockets are 2nd in the West with a 52-28 record. Houston has won seven of their last ten games. The Rockets carry a 23-16 road record. Houston is averaging 14.7 offensive rebounds which lead the NBA. Stay up to date with our expert's NBA Picks. 

The Houston Rockets lost to the LA Clippers in their last game played 134-117. Reed Sheppard led the way with 20 points. While Jeff Green added 19 points. Green leads Houston on the season with an average of 21.4 points scored per game. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are 3rd in the West with a 49-31 record. The Lakers have won six of their last ten games. Los Angeles carries a 30-10 home court record. The Lakers are averaging 113.5 points scored per game. 

The LA Lakers beat the Mavericks in their last game 112-97. Luka Doncic dropped 45 points on his former team. LeBron James added 27 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Doncic is averaging 27.8 points scored per game on the season. 

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a very good team on their home court. The Lakers are 25-14-1 at home against the spread at home. Los Angeles beat Houston in their last meeting by six points. Watch for the Lakers to grind out a home win on Friday night. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS 113-95.