- The Los Angeles Lakers are favored to take Game 1 over the Houston Rockets at -275 odds.
- The Los Angeles Lakers have -520 odds to win the series over the Rockets.
ORLANDO — After an exciting first round of the NBA Playoffs, Round 2 is looking to be even more exciting as the Los Angeles Lakers are going up against the Houston Rockets.
Looking at Game 1 of the second round, online sportsbooks have the Lakers as a bit of a heavier favorite to beat the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Houston Rockets Game 1 Odds
- Lakers (-260) vs. Rockets (+220)
- Over 224.5 (-110), Under 224.5 (-110)
The Lakers NBA odds are the obvious favorites as they are the first seed in the Western Conference and also being that they took care of business in the first round in just five games. Backing up their odds even further is the fact that they have had plenty of time to rest and prepare for this series as Houston’s first-round matchup went the distance to all seven games.
Being that the Lakers are well-rested, and the Rockets are coming off a brutal first-round matchup that finished just two days prior, bettors can look towards the Lakers in Game 1.
Looking at the game total, there should be no problem by either team in reaching the over mark. The Lakers are led offensively by LeBron James who needs no introduction when it comes to getting the ball in the basket. Also, Anthony Davis has been able to score the ball at will all season as well.
On the Rockets side of things, they have shown that living and dying by the three-ball could actually work. With that being said, both teams will look to come out strong on the offensive end.
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Lakers Vs. Rockets Series Odds
As for the odds to win the series, NBA sportsbooks have the Lakers as the heavy favorites to move on to the Western Conference Finals.
Odds To Win Series
- Lakers -520
- Rockets +415
It is clear as to why the Lakers are such heavy favorites. As mentioned before, they had plenty of time to get themselves together and practice and rest before the start of this series whereas the Rockets did not, having just finished the first round two days ago.
Also, the Rockets small ball situation might have worked against a weaker Oklahoma City Thunder team, but the Lakers will look to pounce on that as Anthony Davis works inside the paint.
In the slightest of situations, the Rockets guard play could indeed pull off a possible upset as there is absolutely no match for either James Harden or Russell Westbrook. Harden could easily score at will in the paint and from beyond the arc while Westbrook can do it all and not skip a beat.
All in all, the Lakers are the first seed here and there should be respect put on them as they are looking to have a dominant second-round performance.
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