Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers NBA Picks & Predictions 4/10/2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

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The Houston Rockets travel to Staples Center to play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Houston as 7 point favorites.

The Rockets come into this game with an overall record of 64-16. They are 1st in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 8.8 as they are averaging 112.8 points per game while giving up 104.0 per contest. The Lakers have an overall mark of 34-46. They currently are 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 108.1 points per contest and giving up 109.8, which is a point differential of -1.7.

Valuable Houston Rockets Betting Trends

The Houston Rockets are 41-37-2 against the spread

The Houston Rockets are 33-46-1 against the over/under

Important Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers are 41-39-0 against the spread

The Los Angeles Lakers are 42-37-1 against the over/under

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

04/09/18 F Ryan Anderson Ankle is doubtful Tuesday vs LA Lakers
04/07/18 G Eric Gordon Foot is questionable Tuesday vs LA Lakers

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

04/09/18 G Lonzo Ball Knee is doubtful Tuesday vs Houston
04/08/18 F Kyle Kuzma Ankle is questionable Tuesday vs Houston
04/02/18 F Brandon Ingram Concussion is out indefinitely
03/28/18 G Isaiah Thomas Hip is out for season

Player Spotlight

James Harden comes into this contest averaging 30.6 points per game while playing 35.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Rockets. He pulls down 5.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 8.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 45% while his free throw percentage is currently at 86%. Eric Gordon averages 18.2 points per game in 31.3 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.2 assists per contest and 2.5 rebounds per game for Houston. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 81%.

Player Spotlight

Julius Randle averages 16.3 points per game while playing 27 minutes per contest this year for the Lakers. He grabs 8 rebounds per game and has 2.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 56% and his free throw percentage currently is at 71%. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope averages 13.7 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 33.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.3 rebounds per contest and 2.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

Houston averages 112.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 2nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 8.78 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team, which has them ranked 14th. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 13th in the league. They average 43.4 rebounds per game and 21.7 assists per game, which ranks them 18th and 24th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 19th with 13.8 per game. The Rockets allow 104 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 7th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 16th and 7th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 41.9 rebounds a game which ranks 4th and they give up 22.4 assists per contest, which puts them in 10th place in the league. They force 14.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 21st in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles is 11th in the league with 108.1 points per game this year. They are 15th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -1.7. They shoot 34% from 3-point range, which is good for 29th in the NBA. They are 2nd in the league in rebounding with 46.3 boards per game, and 7th in assists per contest with 23.8. The Lakers are 2nd in turnovers per game with 15.8. The Lakers surrender 109.8 points per contest, which ranks them 26th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 10th and 4th in those defensive statistics. They rank 18th with 23.6 assists allowed per contest and 24th with 44.8 rebounds surrendered per game. The Lakers are 13th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 14.2 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Rockets are 1st in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.2, and their defensive rating of 106.2 is ranked 24th. In terms of pace they are 13th in the league with 97.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 2nd. As a team they are 2nd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 50% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league. Houston is 20th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.6 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 17th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Los Angeles is 6th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 22nd in the NBA. The Lakers are 23rd in the league in defensive rating with 108.2, and their offensive rating of 106.5 is ranked 18th. They are 3rd in the NBA in pace with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 16th. As a unit they are 20th in the league in true shooting percentage with 55% and they shoot 3-pointers on 33% of their shot attempts, ranking 17th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Rockets/Lakers NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles +7

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