The Houston Rockets battle the Los Angeles Lakers Friday to help commence the 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Tip from Thomas & Mack Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rockets vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers summer league play is going to be watched closer with 1st-round pick F Dalton Knecht and 2nd-round pick G Bronny James Jr. on the roster. The Lakers already played some games with this roster, losing all 3 games in the California Classic and losing 2 of the 3 by double figures. Los Angeles best performance was in its last game, losing to the Miami heat 80-76. Knecht led the team with 20 points in that game.
The Rockets struggled last season and earned a high draft pick as well, taking Kentucky standout G Reed Sheppard with the 3rd-overall pick. Sheppard is the main player to keep an eye on and was the 1st collegiate player taken in the draft, but F Cam Whitmore, G Trevor Keels and G AJ Griffin will certainly also leave their impact.
Rockets at Lakers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Lakers +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -6.5 (-110) | Lakers +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 181.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)