Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Lakers-Rockets, Golden Knights-Mammoth and more
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their NBA playoff series, looking to close out a series they once led 3-0, while the Rockets aim to force a Game 7 despite missing star Kevin Durant. The SportsLine Projection Model slightly favors the Rockets to cover the spread but strongly recommends betting the over on the total points, projecting a 108-104 Rockets win. In MLB, the San Diego Padres host the Chicago White Sox, with the model favoring the Padres at -150 behind starter German Marquez.
- ▪The Lakers lead the Rockets 3-2 in their first-round NBA playoff series after winning the first three games, but Houston has won the last two to stay alive.
- ▪Houston has been led by Alperen Sengun, who is averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, while Kevin Durant remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
- ▪The SportsLine Projection Model projects a 108-104 Rockets victory and recommends betting the over on the 205.5 total points.
- ▪In MLB, the Padres (19-11) face the White Sox (13-13) with German Marquez (3-1, 4.38 ERA) starting for San Diego against rookie Noah Schultz (1-1, 3.52 ERA).
- ▪The model favors the Padres at -150, citing their strong record despite recent offensive struggles, including Fernando Tatis Jr. still seeking his first home run of the season.
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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Lakers-Rockets, Golden Knights-Mammoth and more Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts By Josh Nagel May 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm ET • 4 min read Imagn Images LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on perilous ground Friday when they visit the Houston Rockets in their third attempt to close out their NBA playoff first-round series. No team in NBA history has ever recorded from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series, though four have forced a decisive Game 7. The Rockets are one victory away from doing just that following their gritty 99-93 road victory Wednesday in Game 5.
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