Will the Texans seize the moment?
The NBA Christmas Games 2025 will feature a blockbuster matchup between the LA Lakers and Houston Rockets on the night of Boxing Day, and Wettbasis has the tips and odds for you! The home team is in fourth place in the Western Conference, with the visiting basketball hunters from the Lone Star State just two places behind.
The duel on the West Coast is therefore a real top match! The home team will be relying primarily on Luka Doncic in the match. The Slovenian is considered the most promising candidate for the MVP title and leads the NBA scoring charts with 34.1 points per game. His third place in the ranking for most assists per game shows that Doncic also continues to shine as a playmaker.
However, his participation is now uncertain due to injury, and even if he makes a comeback after missing two games, he will probably not be completely fit. This personnel issue is a game changer to the detriment of Coach J. J. Redick’s home team, which is why the prediction for the Christmas Game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets is for a victory for the visitors.
In addition, we expect a double-double in points and rebounds from Turkish center Alperen Sengün. The “big man” on Coach Ime Udoka’s team has recorded double-digit scores and rebounds in five of the last seven games. He also recently recorded an impressive triple-double with 30 points against the Denver Nuggets – a feat that only four players before him have achieved in the history of the franchise!
LA Lakers – Houston Rockets Head-to-head comparison / H2H record
The last head-to-head matchup dates back to April of this year and was a blowout in favor of the Lakers on their home court. LA ended up winning by 31 points! It was also the Lakers’ tenth consecutive home win against the franchise formerly founded in San Diego!
For the upcoming duel between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, however, the odds now favor the home team with a lower chance of victory.
LA Lakers – Houston Rockets Tip
As mentioned above, the Lakers will be looking forward to the Rockets’ visit from a statistical point of view. They haven’t lost to the Texans in front of their home crowd for more than five years, instead racking up ten consecutive wins!
However, the Christmas spirit is currently dampened by the fact that Luka Doncic, the best player in the squad, is injured and his appearance is highly questionable. This has further exacerbated the already tense personnel situation at the Lakers, as other regulars such as Japanese forward Rui Hachimura are also missing.
The fact that this has not left the hosts unscathed was evident in their penultimate game against the Clippers. In the prestigious city derby, the Lakers suffered a painful defeat by 15 points. On top of that, the dress rehearsal for the upcoming Christmas game against the Phoenix Suns was a failure, with an even more decisive 108-132 loss. In view of this, the betting odds for an away win are recommended for the match between the LA Lakers and Houston Rockets.
