Lakers vs. Rockets odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from advanced model

CBS Sports — Apr 18, 22:51 PM

SportsLine's model reveals its Los Angeles Lakers vs.

Houston Rockets predictions for their NBA playoffs Game 1 matchup on Saturday

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Lakers upset Rockets in Game 1

LeBron James and Lakers ground Rockets in Game 1 of playoff series The Japan Times — Apr 19, 04:16 AM
Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener ABC7 Los Angeles — Apr 19, 03:38 AM
Depleted Lakers take advantage of Kevin Durant-less Rockets in Game 1 victory NY Post — Apr 19, 04:40 AM
LeBron James and the short-handed Lakers surprise Rockets 107-98 in playoff opener AP News — Apr 19, 03:26 AM
Kevin Durant misses playoff opener, and Houston Rockets can't make up for his absence AP News — Apr 18, 23:33 PM