NBA Playoff Odds: Lakers vs Rockets Game 3 Betting – Point Spread, Moneyline & Over/Under for April 24, 2026

Houston Rockets are favored to win Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, according to betting odds released ahead of the Friday, April 24, 2026 matchup.

The Rockets enter the game as 9.5-point favorites over the Lakers, as reported by BetMGM Sportsbook. This point spread reflects Houston’s advantage despite trailing 0-2 in the best-of-seven series, with Los Angeles holding a 2-0 lead after the first two games.

On the moneyline, Houston is listed at -425, meaning a bettor would need to wager $425 to win $100 on a Rockets victory. Conversely, Los Angeles is positioned as the underdog at +325, offering a $325 payout on a $100 bet if the Lakers win Game 3.

The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 205.5, according to the same sportsbook. Bettors can wager on whether the combined final score will exceed or fall short of that number.

The Lakers, as the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, earned home-court advantage in the series, which is being played in Los Angeles. Despite their early series lead, oddsmakers have installed the Rockets as favorites for Game 3, suggesting expectations of a strong response from Houston in their first home game of the series.

Game 3 is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, and will be available for streaming on Prime Video. The outcome could shift the momentum in the series, with the Rockets aiming to avoid a 0-3 deficit and the Lakers seeking to close out the series on the road.

These odds are part of the broader NBA playoff betting landscape, which includes other first-round matchups such as the New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic, and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns.