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Los Angeles at Houston

April 26, 2026
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Los Angeles can relax for at least one game with a commanding 3-0 lead in the series after winning an exhausting overtime thriller on Friday night 112-108. LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation. The teams would have gone UNDER for the third straight time if not for the extra period and they likely will come out a little sluggish in the first quarter or so in Game 4. The Lakers especially could use a break after three games playing without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Houston still has motivation as no team wants to get swept in four games. The Rockets almost won Game 3 even while shooting just 41 percent overall and 28 percent on 3-pointers. Take the Rockets and the first half UNDER.

1.5 units on Houston -4.5 (-108) (risk 1.5 to return 2.89)
Result:
WIN
1.5 units on 1st ½ Total UNDER 106.5 -105 (risk 1.5 to return 2.93)
Result:
WIN
FINAL
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Los Angeles Lakers
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115
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