Rockets vs. Lakers Player Props | NBA Prop Picks & Best Bets for Christmas Day
We have Rockets vs. Lakers player props as part of our NBA best bets for Christmas Day. The Rockets are a 4-point betting favorite on the road over the Lakers for Thursday’s showdown.
Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (ABC/ESPN).
🏀 Rockets vs. Lakers player prop picks: Christmas Day
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves, G, Lakers | Over 18.5 points | -123 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kevin Durant, F, Rockets | Over 2.5 3-pointers | +146 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Alperen Sengun, C, Rockets | Over 5.5 first-quarter points | -132 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Rockets vs. Lakers best bet
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Austin Reaves Over 18.5 points (-123) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reaves made his return from a three-game absence due to a calf strain Tuesday against the Suns, and although he came off the bench, he still netted 17 points in in just 22 minutes.
Reaves could be back in the first unit Thursday and potentially even play without Luka Doncic (leg), but in any circumstance, this is a very reachable prop for him after having exceeded it in 17 of 22 games to date.
At -118 odds on DraftKings, the bet has a 55.2% probability of cashing and a $10 bet would net $8.13 in profit.
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Kevin Durant Over 2.5 3-pointers (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kevin Durant went into Tuesday's loss to the Clippers shooting 43.5% from 3-point range, and although he went just 1-for-4 from deep in that contest, he's already drained at least three deep balls on eight occasions.
Durant is also facing a Lakers defense that's allowing an NBA-high 38.5% from 3-point range and the fifth-most made threes per game (14.5). The former NBA MVP is shooting 46.4% from downtown on the road.
At +146 odds on FanDuel, the bet has a 40.7% probability of cashing and a $10 bet would net $14.60 in profit.
Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 first-quarter points (-132) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sengun has been a solid scorer in the opening period this season, shooting a blistering 83.8% from 2-point range in the first quarter and recording at least six points in that split in 13 of 25 games overall.
Meanwhile, the Lakers have been a generous first-quarter defense, tying for the third-most points allowed in the first quarter per home game (32.2).
At -132 odds on FanDuel, the bet has a 56.9% probability of cashing and a $10 bet would net $7.58 in profit. Corey Scott features more bets for this game in his LeBron James player props.
🚀 Best Rockets vs. Lakers SGP bets
💵 Rockets vs. Lakers same-game parlay
- Austin Reaves Over 18.5 points (-130) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Kevin Durant Over 2.5 3-pointers (+146) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Alperen Sengun Over 5.5 first-quarter points (-132) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +554 via FanDuel ($10 to win $55.40)
📺 How to watch Rockets vs. Lakers: Christmas Day
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 25
- Tipoff: 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
- TV: ABC, ESPN
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