Lakers-Rockets Lines Preview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Toyota Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Lakers defeated Miami 108-105 as an 11-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (203.5).
Andrew Bynum scored 24 points for the Lakers and Kobe Bryant added 19 points and seven assists in the win.
The Rockets dominated the third quarter as they roared past the Knicks 96-76 last time out. The Rockets covered the 6.5-point spread at home, while the combined 172 points fell well UNDER the posted total of 205.
Rafer Alston had 17 points with six rebounds and six assists. Luis Scola tossed in 18 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in that win.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has won 3 straight games.
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 30-6 SU, 16-20 ATS
Houston: 24-15 SU, 18-21 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Antonio are 8-2
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 8-2

Houston most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 4-6
After playing New York are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games on the road
LA Lakers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games
Houston is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Next up:
LA Lakers at San Antonio, Wednesday, January 14
Houston home to Miami, Saturday, January 17

 

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