lakers +4.5
The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
The Rockets have lost each of their last four Western Conference First Round games as favorites.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against the Rockets following a win.
The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Toyota Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record