Lakers open as massive betting underdogs in playoff matchup with Rockets
By Edward Lewis
Published on April 13, 2026.
The Los Angeles Lakers are being bettoused as a massive underdog against Houston in their upcoming playoff match. Oddsmakers suggest that the Lakers would have to pay $750 just to win. However, the Rockets have received +534 odds to win the series. This is due to injuries to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, who have been sidelined since April 2. The Lakers earned themselves the No. 4 seed with their victory over the Jazz, and will face No. 5-seeded Houston. The first game of the series will begin on Saturday in Los Angeles.
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