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The Houston Rockets (17-10) are favored by 3.5 points against the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on ABC and ESPN.
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Rockets vs. Lakers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Rockets 119, Lakers 115.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-156)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 234.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-3.5)
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 are 11-10 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
- Houston has hit the over in 17 of its 28 games with a set total (60.7%).
- This season, the Rockets have been favored 25 times and won 16, or 64%, of those games.
- This season, Houston has won 14 of its 21 games, or 66.7%, when favored by at least -156 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has gone 15-13-0 ATS this year.
- The Lakers have a 3-3 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more this year.
- Los Angeles has gone over in 19 of its 28 games with a set total (67.9%).
- The Lakers have won 61.5% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (8-5).
- Los Angeles has a record of 3-3 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +130 or longer (50%).
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Rockets vs. Lakers Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Dorian Finney-Smith: Out (Ankle),
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl)
Lakers
Lakers:
Jaxson Hayes: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Rui Hachimura: Day-To-Day (Groin),
Luka Doncic: Day-To-Day (Leg)
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
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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