Los Angeles at Houston

Los Angeles will try to even its record at 4-4 after a tough one-point loss at Miami on Monday despite shooting 54.3 percent from the field. The Lakers will need to cool off the Rockets, who have won three straight while shooting 51.6 percent. Los Angeles is #15 in the NBA in defensive field goal percentage, holding opponents to 45.9 percent. The Lakers have gone UNDER five of seven this season, they are 5-0 UNDER following a loss, and 4-1 UNDER on the road dating to last season. Los Angeles is 11-4 ATS its past 15 games as a small favorite, while Houston is 5-12-1 ATS after winning by double digits its previous game, and 3-7 ATS as a dog of less than five points. The Rockets are 21-8 UNDER following a win and 8-2 UNDER as home dogs. Anthony Davis expects to play following a minor hip problem in Monday's game. Take the Lakers and the UNDER.