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Did you know Kalshi offers prediction markets for tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets Game 1 NBA Western Conference playoff series?
We’ve got NBA picks for Saturday night’s Game 1 to help you make good choices and selections before tip-off.
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Read on for our Rockets vs. Lakers predictions for Saturday, April 18.
Who will win Rockets vs Lakers Game 1?
Rockets win probability: 81% (-490)
Lakers win probability: 19% (+425)
The market is heavily backing the Houston Rockets here, giving them over an 80% chance to win. That’s a big number, which tells you how much respect the Rockets are getting right now.
Our prediction: Lakers to win
The Rockets are Game 1 road chalk, but if the Los Angeles Lakers are going to win at least one game in this series, it’ll be the opener.
LeBron James is fresh with a home-court edge, while the Rockets’ youngsters could shrink a little on the postseason stage. It wouldn’t shock me if L.A. comes out swinging Saturday.
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Read more in Jason Logan’s full Rockets vs. Lakers predictions.
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