NBA 2025-2026: Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets: Winner probability, Total Points & Spread
Los Angeles Lakers
Home Team
85.3%
VS
Houston Rockets
Away Team
14.7%
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HOME Los Angeles Lakers
Marcus Smart
PTS
14.0
REB
3.6
AST
5.8
3PM
1.7
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Austin Reaves
PTS
20.0
REB
4.2
AST
4.6
3PM
1.7
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LeBron James
PTS
23.6
REB
6.6
AST
7.7
3PM
1.5
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Rui Hachimura
PTS
13.4
REB
4.3
AST
1.4
3PM
1.7
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Deandre Ayton
PTS
13.7
REB
8.3
AST
1.2
3PM
0.0
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AWAY Houston Rockets
Reed Sheppard
PTS
14.0
REB
3.0
AST
4.5
3PM
2.8
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Amen Thompson
PTS
17.7
REB
7.2
AST
5.8
3PM
0.1
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Jabari Smith Jr.
PTS
15.6
REB
6.7
AST
1.6
3PM
2.5
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Tari Eason
PTS
12.2
REB
6.9
AST
1.7
3PM
1.4
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Alperen Şengün
PTS
20.2
REB
9.6
AST
5.4
3PM
0.2
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Starting Five Matchup
PG
Marcus Smart
OR
107.0
DR
115.1
PTS
9.8
VS
Reed Sheppard
OR
116.5
DR
112.2
PTS
13.5
SG
Austin Reaves
OR
121.9
DR
117.6
PTS
23.3
VS
Amen Thompson
OR
125.2
DR
113.9
PTS
18.4
SF
LeBron James
OR
117.6
DR
115.0
PTS
21.0
VS
Jabari Smith Jr.
OR
121.7
DR
114.6
PTS
15.9
PF
Rui Hachimura
OR
117.8
DR
119.2
PTS
11.7
VS
Tari Eason
OR
109.9
DR
111.8
PTS
10.6
C
Deandre Ayton
OR
124.8
DR
114.7
PTS
12.4
VS
Alperen Şengün
OR
116.8
DR
111.7
PTS
20.5
OR = Offensive Rating ·
DR = Defensive Rating (lower is better) ·
PTS = Avg Points Per Game
Key Prediction Insights
Los Angeles Lakers are predicted to win with an 85.3% probability.
EXPECTED starting five — Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton. Houston Rockets: Reed Sheppard, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Alperen Şengün.
Total Points and Spread Analysis
The model expects a combined total of 214.81 points, suggesting a moderately paced game with a healthy amount of offense from both benches. The expected spread (Home - Away) is 3.24 points in favor of the home team, meaning the home side should hold a roughly three-point edge (if the Lakers are at home that advantage applies to them).
Total Points Predictions
Expected Total Points in Game
214.8
Most likely outcome: 214 points
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Spread Predictions
Expected Spread (Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets)
3.2
Most likely outcome: 3 points
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ELO Rating Trends
The Lakers’ power rating is rising (+13.8 over five games) while the Rockets’ rating is falling (-13.7 over five games).
Los Angeles Lakers
1624.1
+13.8 over 5 games
| Date | Opponent | ELO | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | Houston Rockets | 1624.1 | -13.1 |
| 2026-04-24 | Houston Rockets | 1637.2 | +9.0 |
| 2026-04-21 | Houston Rockets | 1628.2 | +8.5 |
| 2026-04-18 | Houston Rockets | 1619.7 | +9.4 |
| 2026-04-12 | Utah Jazz | 1610.3 | — |
Houston Rockets
1579.9
-13.7 over 5 games
| Date | Opponent | ELO | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1579.9 | +13.2 |
| 2026-04-24 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1566.7 | -9.1 |
| 2026-04-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1575.8 | -8.4 |
| 2026-04-18 | Los Angeles Lakers | 1584.2 | -9.4 |
| 2026-04-12 | Memphis Grizzlies | 1593.6 | — |
NBA ELO Power Rankings
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View Full ELO StandingsRecent Form — Last 5 Games
Los Angeles Lakers
4-1 in last 5
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| Opponent | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 96 | 115 | -19 | |
| Houston Rockets | 112 | 108 | +4 | |
| Houston Rockets | 101 | 94 | +7 | |
| Houston Rockets | 107 | 98 | +9 | |
| Utah Jazz | 131 | 107 | +24 |
Houston Rockets
2-3 in last 5
W
L
L
L
W
| Opponent | PF | PA | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 115 | 96 | +19 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 108 | 112 | -4 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 94 | 101 | -7 | |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 98 | 107 | -9 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 132 | 101 | +31 |
Game Analysis
Over the last three meetings the Lakers are 2-1 (Wins: 112-108, 101-94; Loss: 96-115) while the Rockets are 1-2, with their most recent meeting a 115-96 Rockets win. That split shows these teams have traded results, but the Lakers’ two wins and overall upward power trend give them momentum despite the recent blowout loss.
Looking at the expected starters, the Lakers’ five average offensive rating is 117.82, defensive rating 116.32, and average points made 15.64. The Rockets’ projected five average offensive rating is 118.02, defensive rating 112.84, and average points made 15.78. Houston’s group shows a slightly higher offensive rating and a noticeably better defensive rating, while Los Angeles brings balance and individual scoring punch from Austin Reaves (23.3) and LeBron James (21.0).
Final Prediction
The Lakers’ upward power trend, balanced starting unit and higher overall model probability give them the edge. Key factor to watch: how Los Angeles defends Alperen Şengün (20.5 PPG) and whether Deandre Ayton can neutralize Houston’s interior play.
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