Final Score: Lakers 124 - Rockets 116
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Lakers @ Rockets
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 141 | 95 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 105.5 | 103.8 |
| Last meeting | 100 | 92 |
| Stat | Lakers | Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 68 | 67 |
| Avg points scored | 116.2 | 113.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 114.9 | 109.8 |
| Win percentage | 63% | 61% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 61% | 72% |
Recent Results
Lakers
@ Houston Rockets
Mar 16, 2026 · Margin: +8 · Total: 192
100-92
vs Denver Nuggets
Mar 14, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 252
127-125
vs Chicago Bulls
Mar 12, 2026 · Margin: +12 · Total: 272
142-130
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Mar 10, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 226
120-106
vs New York Knicks
Mar 8, 2026 · Margin: +13 · Total: 207
110-97
vs Indiana Pacers
Mar 6, 2026 · Margin: +11 · Total: 245
128-117
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 5, 2026 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Mar 3, 2026 · Margin: +9 · Total: 211
110-101
vs Sacramento Kings
Mar 1, 2026 · Margin: +24 · Total: 232
128-104
@ Golden State Warriors
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: +28 · Total: 230
129-101
Rockets
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 16, 2026 · Margin: -8 · Total: 192
92-100
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Mar 13, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 212
107-105
@ Denver Nuggets
Mar 11, 2026 · Margin: -36 · Total: 222
93-129
vs Toronto Raptors
Mar 10, 2026 · Margin: +14 · Total: 212
113-99
@ San Antonio Spurs
Mar 8, 2026 · Margin: -25 · Total: 265
120-145
vs Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 6, 2026 · Margin: +7 · Total: 205
106-99
vs Golden State Warriors
Mar 5, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 228
113-115
@ Washington Wizards
Mar 2, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 241
123-118
@ Miami Heat
Feb 28, 2026 · Margin: -10 · Total: 220
105-115
@ Orlando Magic
Feb 26, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 221
113-108