GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* BEST BET (ATS)
(NBA) LA Lakers vs. Houston,
Point Spread: 5.50 | -100.00 LA Lakers (Away)
Result: Loss
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA)

I'm very happy to take the points on the LA Lakers at Houston Thursday night as they seek to avenge a 124-115 home loss to the Rockets on Oct. 20.

The Lakers have won six of seven and will be well rested as they've not played since failing to cover the spread in a 108-105 win over Miami on Monday. They're 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine vs. Western Conference foes and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a ATS loss.

The Houston Rockets had lost three straight before breaking out of the funk with a 111-104 win over Portland Tuesday night. They're just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall though and 1-5 ATS in their last six games playing on one days rest.

10* play on LA Lakers.