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

Result
116:124
18/03/2026 at 21:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NBA
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilESPN 4
bulgariaBulgariaDiema Sport 3
croatiaCroatiaSportKlub 1
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV
franceFrancebeIN Connect, beIN Sports 1
greeceGreeceCOSMOTE Sport 5
netherlandsNetherlandsESPN 3
sloveniaSloveniaSportKlub 1
worldWorldNBA Global League Pass

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
9076
Field goals made
4546
Field goals %
50%60.53%
2-point field goals attempts
5944
2-point field goals made
3431
2-point field goals %
57.63%70.45%
3-point field goals attempts
3132
3-point field goals made
1115
3-point field goals %
35.48%46.88%
Free throws attempts
1726
Free throws made
1516
Free throws %
88.2%61.5%
Offensive rebounds
125
Defensive rebounds
2628
Total rebounds
3833
Assists
2630
Blocks
18
Turnovers
1214
Steals
106
Personal fouls
2120
Technical fouls
00

Highlights

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)

    2.08
    (1.76)
    3.6%
    (9.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 222.50
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Houston Rockets - Los Angeles Lakers?
  • Users Predictions: 18 users predict this event. Houston will win (votes: 8 - 44.4%). LA Lakers will win (votes: 10 - 55.6%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for LA Lakers: 32.6%78.6%.
  • 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 112:110.
  • 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
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    Western Conference
    PlWLPCT
    1Oklahoma City Thunder ✔ 7862169299:83870.795
    2San Antonio Spurs ✔ 7960199457:87960.759
    3Denver Nuggets ✔ 7951289619:92440.646
    4Los Angeles Lakers ✔ 7850289102:89900.641
    5Houston Rockets ✔ 7849298953:85770.628
    6Minnesota Timberwolves7947329288:90110.595
    7Phoenix Suns7843358807:86820.551
    8Los Angeles Clippers ✔ 7840388891:87790.513
    9Portland Trail Blazers ✔ 7940399130:91740.506
    10Golden State Warriors ✔ 7836428957:89810.462
    11Dallas Mavericks7825538879:93150.321
    12New Orleans Pelicans7925549073:94290.316
    13Memphis Grizzlies7925549082:94810.316
    14Utah Jazz7921589251:99450.266
    15Sacramento Kings7921588763:95720.266


    Eastern Conference
    PlWLPCT
    1Detroit Pistons ✔ 7957229269:86560.722
    2Boston Celtics ✔ 7853258942:83470.679
    3New York Knicks ✔ 7951289229:87190.646
    4Cleveland Cavaliers ✔ 7950299447:91070.633
    5Atlanta Hawks7945349357:91490.570
    6Toronto Raptors7944359041:88410.557
    7Charlotte Hornets7943369201:87900.544
    8Orlando Magic7943369124:91030.544
    9Philadelphia 76ers7943369169:92040.544
    10Miami Heat7941389514:93580.519
    11Milwaukee Bucks7931488730:92100.392
    12Chicago Bulls7930499187:95800.380
    13Brooklyn Nets7920598383:91210.253
    14Indiana Pacers7918618881:95420.228
    15Washington Wizards7917628916:98510.215

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