Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

18/03/2026 at 21:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
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Chances of winning


Houston Rockets
53.6%
Los Angeles Lakers
46.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48.1% 51.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.6% 50.4%


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

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.8
    (1.9)

    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).
    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 - Los Angeles Lakers 92:100
    25.12.2025 Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets 96:119
    11.04.2025 Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets 140:109
    31.03.2025 Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets 104:98
    05.01.2025 Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers 119:115
    Latest results of Houston Rockets
    Latest results of Los Angeles Lakers
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    2San Antonio Spurs6951188213:77090.739
    3Los Angeles Lakers6843257905:78150.632
    4Houston Rockets6741267625:73540.612
    5Denver Nuggets6942278331:80290.609
    6Minnesota Timberwolves6942278171:79350.609
    7Phoenix Suns6939307756:76840.565
    8Los Angeles Clippers6834347715:76620.500
    9Golden State Warriors6833357837:77790.485
    10Portland Trail Blazers6933367939:80900.478
    11Memphis Grizzlies6723447744:79480.343
    12New Orleans Pelicans6923467979:82600.333
    13Dallas Mavericks6923467808:81570.333
    14Utah Jazz6820487974:84930.294
    15Sacramento Kings7018527751:84510.257


    Eastern Conference
    PlWLPCT
    1Detroit Pistons6849197984:74710.721
    2Boston Celtics6845237774:72810.662
    3New York Knicks7045258199:77420.643
    4Cleveland Cavaliers6942278221:79270.609
    5Toronto Raptors6738297613:74960.567
    6Orlando Magic6838307855:77650.559
    7Miami Heat6938318294:80650.551
    8Atlanta Hawks6837318012:79260.544
    9Philadelphia 76ers6937327954:80120.536
    10Charlotte Hornets6935347991:77440.507
    11Chicago Bulls6828407887:81610.412
    12Milwaukee Bucks6828407565:79020.412
    13Brooklyn Nets6817517247:78600.250
    14Washington Wizards6816527669:84180.235
    15Indiana Pacers6915547672:82900.217

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