<strong> L.A. Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Point Spread - Pick</strong>
<strong>Betting Odds:</strong> LA +11.5 / HOU -11.5
<strong>Over/Under Total:</strong> 211.5
<strong>Moneyline:</strong> OFF
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<strong>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</strong><br />
L.A. Lakers: 14-21 SU / 18-16-1 ATS
Houston Rockets: 22-13 / 17-16-2 ATS
<strong>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</strong>
L.A. Lakers: 86.65
Houston Rockets: 93.60
<strong>Betting Trends Worth Noting:</strong><br />
1. LA is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
2. LA is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
3. HOU is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
4. HOU is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
<strong>Key Injuries:</strong><br />
LA
Nick Young SF - Jan 7: Day-To-Day
Xavier Henry SF - Jan 6: Out
HOU
Chandler Parsons SF - Jan 7: Day-To-Day
Greg Smith PF - Jan 6: Day-To-Day
Omer Asik C - Jan 6: Out
<strong>Matchup Analysis:</strong><br />
The Lakers are struggling, but even on the road they will find a way not to get blown out, which means they will cover.
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<strong>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</strong> Lakers +11.5
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