Los Angeles at Houston

The young Los Angeles Lakers are playing hard for coach Luke Walton in the middle of a difficult stretch against winning teams, including a pair against defending champion Golden State. The Lakers have covered five of their last six road contests and are 7-3 ATS playing on one day of rest. Houston has lost five in a row as James Harden has been cold, also while Chris Paul has been battling an injury. The defense has been cold most of the season, and they've lost their last four games as a favorite, including a pair of losses as double-digit chalk. They blew a 26-point lead at Boston two games ago in a loss and come off a 121-103 setback at Washington on Friday. The Rockets are 5-15-1 ATS against losing teams, and these teams met 11 days ago with the Lakers winning 122-116 as a +15 dog. Play the Los Aangeles Lakers.