It's a showdown of superstars when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets on Thursday night in a Western Conference rematch. Tip-off is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at the Staples Center. Los Angeles is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Rockets vs. Lakers odds, while the Over-Under is set at 234.5. Before considering your Rockets vs. Lakers picks or NBA predictions, make sure you see what the proven SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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