TOTAL OF THE MONTH >> HUGE 5-1 NBA START!
(NBA) Houston vs. LA Lakers,
Total: 222.00 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
Houston Rockets @ Los Angeles Lakers

The Rockets are 1-4 and the Lakers are 3-3. Neither team is happy where it sits as far as its win/loss record is concerned.

The Lakers are a massive favorite here, but they've been terribly inconsistent from game-to-game.

Off a 113-101 win and cover at home here over the Cavaliers, LeBron James and company will be cautious to not lose focus or to take the foot off the gas. The schedule is different for both clubs, as they'll have a night off before playing here again on Tuesday night.

Houston's off a poor 122-91 home loss to Utah. Note though that it's seen the total go over in eight of its last 11 after a SU/ATS home loss in which it was held to 95 or less points in.

I don't expect a huge emphasis by either team on the defensive end. Look for this one to produce and exciting, high-scoring outcome and take the over.