Team records: Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 197. Online Gambling blog free pick: Over 197 Kobe Bryant dropped a game-high 33 points in lifting the Lakers to a 108-94 victory over the Rockets in Game 3 on Friday as they lead the set 2-1. The Lakers covered the 2-point spread, and the combined 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 193. Lamar Odom netted a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Lakers. Yao Ming had 19 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in a losing cause, but will miss the rest of the playoffs with a broken foot. A few trends to consider: Next up:
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Toyota Center in the fourth game of their second-round playoff series.
Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Houston
LA Lakers are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Houston
LA Lakers are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
LA Lakers home to Houston, Tuesday, May 12
Houston at LA Lakers, Tuesday, May 12
