Result
18/03/2026 at 21:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- NBA
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Brazil | ESPN 4 |
Bulgaria | Diema Sport 3 |
Croatia | SportKlub 1 |
Finland | Veikkaus TV |
France | beIN Connect, beIN Sports 1 |
Greece | COSMOTE Sport 5 |
Netherlands | ESPN 3 |
Slovenia | SportKlub 1 |
World | NBA Global League Pass |
Chances of winning
Houston Rockets 53.6% | Los Angeles Lakers 46.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Houston Rockets has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.5%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Houston Rockets's performance.Los Angeles Lakers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.5%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Los Angeles Lakers might be facing challenges that affect their performance.ML Model estimates a lower probability for Houston Rockets than the current prediction. (-4%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Los Angeles Lakers than the current prediction. (+4%)
Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers Odds
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
1.8 ↓ (1.9) |
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2.09 ↑ (1.76) |
3.6% (9.4%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 222.50
- The most likely Handicap: 1 (-3)
What is the prediction for Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers?
Users Predictions:
16 users predict this event. Houston will win (votes: 7 - 43.8%). LA Lakers will win (votes: 9 - 56.3%).
Confidence interval (95%) for LA Lakers: 32% – 80.6%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 1 high ROI users predict this event. LA Lakers (votes: 1 - 100%). Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH -17.5, OT - LA Lakers (1.11) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 2 high ROI users predict this event. LA Lakers (votes: 2 - 100%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 113:110.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Houston won 2.
- Houston has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- LA Lakers is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
- Recently, LA Lakers has had a series of home games.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- We predict that LA Lakers will win today's game, with odds of 2.06.
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Houston won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 2243:2281. (average 112.2:114.1).
- Including home matches between the teams, Houston won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1161:1171. (average 116.1:117.1).
How many head-to-head matches has Houston Rockets won against Los Angeles Lakers?
Houston Rockets has won 6 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Los Angeles Lakers won against Houston Rockets?
Los Angeles Lakers has won 7 of their last 13 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers were as follows:
16.03.2026
Houston Rockets
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Los Angeles Lakers
92:100
25.12.2025
Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets
96:119
11.04.2025
Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets
140:109
31.03.2025
Los Angeles Lakers
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Houston Rockets
104:98
05.01.2025
Houston Rockets
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Los Angeles Lakers
119:115
Latest results of Houston Rockets
Latest results of Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | L | | PCT |
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder ✔ | 69 | 54 | 15 | 8173:7432 | 0.783 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 69 | 51 | 18 | 8213:7709 | 0.739 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Lakers | 68 | 43 | 25 | 7905:7815 | 0.632 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 67 | 41 | 26 | 7625:7354 | 0.612 |
| 5 | Denver Nuggets | 69 | 42 | 27 | 8331:8029 | 0.609 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 69 | 42 | 27 | 8171:7935 | 0.609 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 69 | 39 | 30 | 7756:7684 | 0.565 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Clippers | 68 | 34 | 34 | 7715:7662 | 0.500 |
| 9 | Golden State Warriors | 68 | 33 | 35 | 7837:7779 | 0.485 |
| 10 | Portland Trail Blazers | 69 | 33 | 36 | 7939:8090 | 0.478 |
| 11 | Memphis Grizzlies | 67 | 23 | 44 | 7744:7948 | 0.343 |
| 12 | New Orleans Pelicans | 69 | 23 | 46 | 7979:8260 | 0.333 |
| 13 | Dallas Mavericks | 69 | 23 | 46 | 7808:8157 | 0.333 |
| 14 | Utah Jazz | 68 | 20 | 48 | 7974:8493 | 0.294 |
| 15 | Sacramento Kings | 70 | 18 | 52 | 7751:8451 | 0.257 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | L | | PCT |
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 68 | 49 | 19 | 7984:7471 | 0.721 |
| 2 | Boston Celtics | 68 | 45 | 23 | 7774:7281 | 0.662 |
| 3 | New York Knicks | 70 | 45 | 25 | 8199:7742 | 0.643 |
| 4 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 69 | 42 | 27 | 8221:7927 | 0.609 |
| 5 | Toronto Raptors | 67 | 38 | 29 | 7613:7496 | 0.567 |
| 6 | Orlando Magic | 68 | 38 | 30 | 7855:7765 | 0.559 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 69 | 38 | 31 | 8294:8065 | 0.551 |
| 8 | Atlanta Hawks | 68 | 37 | 31 | 8012:7926 | 0.544 |
| 9 | Philadelphia 76ers | 69 | 37 | 32 | 7954:8012 | 0.536 |
| 10 | Charlotte Hornets | 69 | 35 | 34 | 7991:7744 | 0.507 |
| 11 | Chicago Bulls | 68 | 28 | 40 | 7887:8161 | 0.412 |
| 12 | Milwaukee Bucks | 68 | 28 | 40 | 7565:7902 | 0.412 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 68 | 17 | 51 | 7247:7860 | 0.250 |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 68 | 16 | 52 | 7669:8418 | 0.235 |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 69 | 15 | 54 | 7672:8290 | 0.217 |
Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Oklahoma City Thunder is Qualified for NBA (Play Offs 1/8~finals)