Rockets vs Lakers Prediction, Picks, Odds for NBA Playoffs Game 1

The Houston Rockets (52-30) and Los Angeles Lakers (53-29) will meet in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series tonight. Tipoff from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Rockets are 2.5-point favorites over the Lakers on the spread, with the…