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
Lakers
43-25 Rating 1657
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +3.0
Rockets
41-26 Rating 1600
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 141 95
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 105.5 103.8
Last meeting 100 92

Key Season Stats

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%