The Houston Rockets (17-10) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) as just 2.5-point favorites on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Rockets 119, Lakers 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-138)
- Total Pick: Over 232.5 (computer predicts 234.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-2.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Lakers | -13.5 | 228 | -847 | +574 | 140-109 LAL |
| 3/31/2025 | Lakers | -3.5 | 226.5 | -172 | +145 | 104-98 LAL |
| 1/5/2025 | Rockets | -4.5 | 218 | -186 | +155 | 119-115 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Houston has compiled a 15-12-0 record against the spread.
- The Rockets have an 11-11 record against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- A total of 17 of Houston's 28 games with a set total have hit the over (60.7%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 16 out of the 25 games, or 64%, in which they've been favored.
- Houston has a record of 14-8, a 63.6% win rate, when it's favored by -138 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has a 15-13-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Lakers have a 4-5 record against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this year.
- A total of 19 of Los Angeles' 28 games with a set total have hit the over (67.9%).
- The Lakers have gone 8-5 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 61.5% of those games).
- When it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +116 or longer, Los Angeles has gone 3-5 (37.5%).
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Rockets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf),
Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Questionable (Wrist)
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Questionable (Ankle),
Rui Hachimura: Probable (Groin),
Luka Doncic: Questionable (Leg),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back)
Rockets vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC and ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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