There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff chances with both Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić dealing with injuries, but they enter Friday night with a 2-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in this first-round NBA playoff series. Even with the series shifting to Houston for the next two games, LeBron James and the Lakers are in a strong position with momentum heading into Game 3.
The Rockets are dealing with major injuries of their own, as star forward Kevin Durant missed Game 1 with a right knee contusion and is again on the injury report, this time with an ankle injury, for Friday night. Houston needs Durant on the floor to give them their best shot at getting back into the series and avoiding a daunting 0-3 deficit.
Lakers vs. Rockets Game Info
- 📍 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- 📅 Date: Friday, April 24
- ⏰ Start Time: 8:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: Prime Video
Lakers vs. Rockets Current Odds
The Rockets enter Game 3 down 0-2 and with a less-than-100% Kevin Durant, but Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook still lists Houston as a significant home favorite, with the Lakers continuing to deal with key injuries:
- Moneyline: Rockets -350, Lakers +260
- Spread: Rockets -8.5 (-110), Lakers +8.5 (-110)
- Total: Over 206.5 points (-115), Under 206.5 points (-105)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for LAL-HOU
Superstars Kevin Durant and LeBron James are dominating player prop markets for Game 3, but be mindful of Durant’s injury status when placing bets. Below are the top five most-bet player props for Friday night’s Lakers vs. Rockets matchup:
- Kevin Durant to Record 20+ Points
- LeBron James to Record 20+ Points
- Kevin Durant Over 23.5 Points
- Kevin Durant to Record 15+ Points
- LeBron James to Record 15+ Points
Lakers-Rockets Key Injuries & Availability
Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for the Lakers, while Luka Dončić remains out with a hamstring injury. Be sure to monitor the statuses of both Reaves and Kevin Durant as tip-off approaches before placing any wagers, as late changes could quickly shift basketball betting markets.
Lakers Injury Report
- Austin Reaves: QUESTIONABLE (oblique)
- Luka Dončić: OUT (hamstring)
Rockets Injury Report
- Kevin Durant: QUESTIONABLE (ankle)
- Fred VanVleet: OUT (ACL)
- Steven Adams: OUT (ankle)
Check Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for updated odds and player props before placing your wager.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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