Rockets vs Lakers Predictions, Picks, Betting Tips 2/6/2020

Game: Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020

Location: Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA

TV: TNT

Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles -3

Total/Over-Under: 226

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers (38-11, 1st in the Pacific Division) host the Houston Rockets (32-18, 1st in the Southwest Division) at Staples Center on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Houston opens this game as 3 point underdogs. The O/U has been set at 226.

The Rockets cover 48.0% of the time, having gone 24-26-0 ATS. Los Angeles is covering 54.2% of the time, going 26-22-1 against the spread.

Key Houston Rockets Injuries

02/04/20 PG Russell Westbrook Thumb is questionable Thursday vs LA Lakers

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

10/19/19 C DeMarcus Cousins Knee is out for season

Player Spotlight

Ben McLemore comes into this contest averaging 10.4 points per game while playing 23.8 minutes per night this season. He pulls down 2.2 rebounds per game and dishes out 0.9 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage currently sits at 75%. James Harden averages 35.8 points per game in 37.2 minutes per contest this season. He averages 7.3 assists per contest and 6.5 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 44% for the year while his free throw percentage is 87%.

Player Spotlight

LeBron James averages 25.2 points per game while playing 34.8 minutes per contest this year. He grabs 7.7 rebounds per game and has 10.7 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 49% and his free throw percentage is at 69%. Anthony Davis averages 26.4 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 9.1 rebounds per contest and 3.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage is 87%.

Useful Team Statistics

Houston averages 118.8 points per contest this season, which ranks them 2nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 4.3 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team, which has them ranked 22nd. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 22nd in the league. They average 46.3 rebounds per game and 21.6 assists per game, which ranks them 6th and 28th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 19th with 14.6 per game. The Rockets allow 114.5 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 23rd in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 35% average from behind the arc, ranking them 17th and 11th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.8 rebounds a game which ranks 26th and they give up 25.5 assists per contest, which puts them in 25th place in the league. They force 15.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles is 7th in the league with 114.3 points per game this year. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 49%, while their average scoring margin is 7.5. They shoot 36% from 3-point range, which is good for 11th in the NBA. They are 8th in the league in rebounding with 46.1 boards per game, and 6th in assists per contest with 26.0. The Lakers are 12th in turnovers per game with 15.0. The Lakers surrender 106.8 points per contest, which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Their defense allows a 44% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 7th and 10th in those defensive statistics. They rank 6th with 22.9 assists allowed per contest and 3rd with 42.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Lakers are 25th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 15.4 per game.

Advanced Statistics

The Rockets are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 114, and their defensive rating of 109.9 is ranked 15th. In terms of pace they are 2nd in the league with 103.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 6th. As a team they are 6th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 48% of their shots, ranking 1st in the league. Houston is 22nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 15th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Los Angeles is 13th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.6 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 51%, which is 26th in the league. The Lakers are 4th in the NBA in offensive rating with 113.4, and their defensive rating of 106 is ranked 4th. In terms of pace they are 12th in the league with 100.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 55% is 3rd. As a team they are 4th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 58% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 24th in the league.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Houston +3

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