Houston Rockets versus Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-head history

SportsJaw’s stored game records date back to 2015. The news feed shows up to the five most recent completed meetings.

Head-to-head history

Last five meetings

Recent game recaps, recorded odds and betting results

May 1, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Los Angeles LakersLAL	98	+159 W	+4.5 (-110) W	O 203.5 (-110) L U 203.5 (-110) W
Houston RocketsHOU	78	-190 L	-4.5 (-110) L

Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 98-78

Los Angeles Lakers defeated Houston Rockets 98-78 on May 1, 2026, a 20-point decision in the series. Los Angeles Lakers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 26-13. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 (-110) spread, Los Angeles Lakers covered, while the 176 combined points finished under the recorded total of 203.5.

Team	1	2	3	4	T
LAL	23	26	22	27	98
HOU	18	13	24	23	78

Apr 29, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Houston RocketsHOU	99	+130 W	+3.5 (-110) W	O 208.5 (-110) L U 208.5 (-110) W
Los Angeles LakersLAL	93	-154 L	-3.5 (-110) L

Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 99-93

Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 99-93 on April 29, 2026, a 6-point decision in the series. Houston Rockets' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 30-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Houston Rockets +3.5 (-110) spread, Houston Rockets covered, while the 192 combined points finished under the recorded total of 208.5.

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	21	30	25	23	99
LAL	28	19	20	26	93

Apr 26, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Los Angeles LakersLAL	96	+145 L	+4.5 (-110) L	O 206.5 (-110) W U 206.5 (-110) L
Houston RocketsHOU	115	-170 W	-4.5 (-110) W

Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115-96

Houston Rockets defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115-96 on April 26, 2026, a 19-point decision in the series. Houston Rockets' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 34-18. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Lakers +4.5 (-110) spread, Houston Rockets covered, while the 211 combined points finished over the recorded total of 206.5.

Team	1	2	3	4	T
LAL	21	26	18	31	96
HOU	26	30	34	25	115

Apr 24, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Los Angeles LakersLAL	112	+205 W	+7 (-110) W	O 205.5 (-110) W U 205.5 (-110) L
Houston RocketsHOU	108	-243 L	-7 (-110) L

Mar 18, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Spread	Game total
Los Angeles LakersLAL	124	+111 W	+2 (-110) W	O 223 (-110) W U 223 (-110) L
Houston RocketsHOU	116	-130 L	-2 (-110) L

Verified performance

Experts who know these teams

Weighted grade based on 75% profit from head-to-head bets and 25% from profits earned betting on either team.

1Jorge_MezzaWeighted grade83+$1,450 · 11 picks6–1 W–L · 85.7%2CaptainobviousWeighted grade76+$460 · 16 picks9–4 W–L · 69.2%3JtmcentireWeighted grade73+$3,045 · 7 picks5–2 W–L · 71.4%

RankHandicapperGradeProfit

4Randy546–1 W–L · 85.7%72+$1,8185Perjjj5–3 W–L · 62.5%64+$2656Sarah_Miller4–2 W–L · 66.7%62+$1,6827Leodussa176–1 W–L · 85.7%58+$1,1908Averagejoe2–4 W–L · 33.3%57+$5189Simonsays5–2 W–L · 71.4%57+$40710JohnTharp4–1 W–L · 80.0%56+$1,53511Teddy7184–2 W–L · 66.7%55+$44512Covers11–8 W–L · 57.9%55+$21413Irishblue4–0 W–L · 100.0%54+$2,36414Kentc_4–2 W–L · 66.7%53+$1,2271517076629054–0 W–L · 100.0%52+$2,27316Younggt5–2 W–L · 71.4%49+$60017Covergirl3–4 W–L · 42.9%49+$21818Jtgarcia4–1 W–L · 80.0%48+$3,13619JoeThomas5–0 W–L · 100.0%47+$2,81820Bluedevil4–1 W–L · 80.0%47+$2,718

Expert grades weight verified head-to-head profit at 75% and profit on other games involving either team at 25%, with a confidence adjustment until ten qualifying picks are recorded.