Los Angeles Lakers defeat Houston Rockets 107-98: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 · NBA · Houston Rockets 98, Los Angeles Lakers 107
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 107-98 on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 208.5, with 205 points combined.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Lakers won by 9 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets): 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): 17 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Lakers): 27 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): 19 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists.
Who covered the spread in Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers?
The Los Angeles Lakers covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 9 points.
Did Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 205 points combined against a closing total of 208.5, under by 3.5.
Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Houston Rockets at -141 and the Los Angeles Lakers at +118. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Houston Rockets a 56% favorite. The Los Angeles Lakers won as the underdog at +118: $118 profit on a $100 bet.
Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Houston Rockets 0-1 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Los Angeles Lakers 1-0 in the 2025-26 postseason. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers?
Next for the Houston Rockets: at the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Lakers: the Houston Rockets at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.