- LeBron James has -115 odds to score over 25.5 points against the Houston Rockets.
- Despite Dillon Brooks making bold defensive claims, James has the shortest odds (+150) to be the top points scorer.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 3.5-point favorites against the Rockets on Wednesday night.
HOUSTON – There are valuable scoring props for the Dillon Brooks and LeBron James rematch on Wednesday night. The two players made headlines with their playoffs banter last season when Brooks was on the Memphis Grizzlies.
Now as a member of the Houston Rockets, Brooks is poking the bear once again. Houston is a 3.5-point underdog at USA online sportsbooks, but Brooks’ recent comments could inspire some extra effort out of LeBron James.
Brooks claims he’s going to “lock him up”, referring to defending James in Wednesday’s game. However, California sportsbooks list James with +150 odds to score the most points in the game.
Rockets Vs Lakers Top Points Scorer Odds
- LeBron James +150
- Anthony Davis +160
- Jalen Green +400
- Fred VanVleet +1000
- D'Angelo Russell +1500
- Austin Reaves +2000
- Alperen Sengun +2000
- Jabari Smith Jr. +3000
James’ points projection is 25.5 points, a number he’s cleared in two of his last three games. Meanwhile, sportsbooks for Texas residents list Brooks with -130 odds to score over 11.5 points.
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Slowing down James is crucial for the Rockets to claim their +130 moneyline odds. Houston hosts the Lakers in the midst of a three-game win streak.
What’s The Line For Rockets Vs Lakers?
Instead of betting on LeBron James or Dillon Brooks’ individual performances, you could pick a winner or a total instead. The Lakers are 3.5-point favorites with the over/under set at 220.5 points.
Houston Rockets Vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Lines
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | -3.0 (-110) | -145 | O220.5 (-105) |
| Houston Rockets | +3.0 (-110) | +130 | U220.5 (-115) |
The 220.5-point total at NBA online sportsbooks has -115 odds to go under. Three of the last four Rockets games went under 220.5 points.
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