Los Angeles at Houston

The Lakers have had the benefit of playing at home for most of the early part of this season as they have played 15 at the Staples center, including one with the LA Clippers. They opened with a road win at Golden State and have lost all their other road games to date. This is a perfect opportunity for the Rockets. It is a sandwich game for the Lakers after a home game vs. San Antonio and a game after this one with Dallas. They may be more inclined to take a nap here, as McGrady is expected to miss for Houston. Houston has really taken care of business at home posting an 8-1 record, and we feel this is a great spot with the Lakers sandwiched between two games with the Western powers, and a very tough home-court for Houston.