Rockets vs. Lakers Predictions and Odds - Oct 31, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Staples Center on Sunday, commencing at 10:30 PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rockets vs. Lakers, plus our score prediction and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Rockets vs. Lakers?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Rockets-Lakers game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 79% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Rockets vs. Lakers Betting Preview

The Lakers are -11.5 favorites against the Rockets, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -620. That means you can risk $620 to win $100, for a total payout of $720, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +475, where you can bet $100 to profit $475, earning a total payout of $575, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 224 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -108, as well as the best odds for the Under at -112.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+11.5) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 224-point Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

Best Bets for Rockets vs. Lakers

• Spread: Rockets +11.5 at -110 with BetMGM (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets Win at +475 with BetMGM (3.4% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 224 at -112 with FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Rockets vs. Lakers Predicted Score

Dimers.com's predicted score for Houston vs. LA Lakers at Staples Center this Sunday has the Lakers winning 116-106.

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Rockets-Lakers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, live win probabilities, and play-by-play updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest before Rockets vs. Lakers on Sunday October 31, 2021.

Rockets vs. Lakers 2021 Game Info

When do the Lakers play the Rockets?

• Date: Sunday October 31, 2021
• Time: 10:30 PM EDT / 7:30 PM PDT
• Venue: Staples Center

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