Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 3/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Los Angeles Lakers will meet with the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. Los Angeles comes into this matchup with a win-loss record of 33-35 on the year.
They currently rank eighth in the league in scoring average (81.6) while shooting just 47.9% from the field.
The Lakers are making 77.8% of their free throw attempts and 34.0% of their attempts from beyond the arc (720 of 2,120).
Los Angeles is currently averaging 45.6 rebounds per contest and passed the ball 1,715 times as a team this season, ranking them 15th in basketball.
They give the ball back to the other team 14.2 times per game and commit 18.3 personal fouls every night as a basketball team.
On defense, the Lakers force their opponents to turn the ball over 12.6 times per game and get 21.2 personal fouls.
Anthony Davis, a forward for Los Angeles, scored a game-high 35 points on 11 of 18 shooting while also grabbing 17 rebounds.
Malik Beasley made 7 of 12 long-range shots and scored 24 points in the end. D’Angelo Russell helped the Lakers win with 17 points (5-15 FG) and five boards.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of the Lakers’ previous 11 matches.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-1 SU in their previous 5 encounters.
- The LA Lakers are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 contests against the Rockets.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Predictions 3/15/2023
Houston has a record of 16-52 for the season. The Rockets are 29th in basketball in terms of how well they run their offense. They shoot 45.4% from the floor.
Houston averaged 46.4 rebounds per game and 7,499 points (110.3 per game) so far this season. They are aiding teammates 22.6 times per game (28th in the NBA) while they are turning it over 16.6 times each match.
The Rockets commit an average of 20.6 personal fouls per game and make 75.3% of their free throws. The Houston defense allows opponents to make 79.9% of their free throw attempts and 37.5% of 3-point attempts (998 of 2,663).
Jalen Green had 28 points (8-29 FG) and seven rebounds to lead the five Houston players who scored in double figures.
Rookie F Jabari Smith Jr. scored 24 points (9-11 FG) and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Rockets. The Rockets had more rebounds than the Celtics, 48 to 38.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the team’s previous 9 games.
- The Houston Rockets are 3-14 SU in their last 17 matchups.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Rockets’ previous 6 contests against the LA Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James, a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, hurt a tendon in his right foot.
He will be checked again next week. The Rockets have the second-worst defense in the NBA, while the Lakers play at the second-fastest pace.
A game that goes over the total is likely to be won by the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers will win by a predicted score of 122-117.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 3/15/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Toyota Center
Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
TV: ATSW
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -4.5
NBA Totals: 230.5