The scoring contrast between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will be telling, as two of the league's higher-powered offenses meet at the crypto.com Arena. The Rockets come in averaging 115.2 points per game, while the Lakers have been lighting it up to the tune of 116.3 points per contest. Adding to the intrigue, the Rockets are a respectable 22-19 on the road, but they'll face a Lakers team that has been nearly unbeatable at home, sporting a 28-13 record.
Injury news complicates matters, with the Rockets dealing with multiple games-time decisions, including A. Thompson and J. Smith Jr. The Lakers, meanwhile, are without key contributors A. Reaves and L. Doncic. Make of this what you will, but the Rockets are favored by 4.5 points and the total sits at 207.5. Will they cover and go over, or do the Lakers pull off the upset? Make your pick or join the discussion on StreakChat.