LOS ANGELES LAKERS (+2) @ HOUSTON ROCKETS
Anytime you seem me making a play on a team I despise, you know you’re good for some free money. Showtime has been the surprise of the Western Conference as Kobe and Lamar actually seem to enjoy being on the court together, while the role players and bench have been better than expected. The Zen Master actually has Kobe believing when he looks for his teammates they’re almost unbeatable, as was seen in their victory over the Spurs on Sunday. As for the Rockets, they’ve been great this season, but all indications are that T-Mac is going to be sitting this one out with back spasms. While Yao Ming may have his way with Kwame and Bynum, I think Luther Head is going to have a long night chasing Mr. Bryant. In addition, the Lakers are sick of hearing how they’ve gotten off to a great start because of all the home games, so expect them to come out with a chip on their shoulder tonight …Lakers by 6-12

GREG GAMBLE’S HOOP TOTALS- NBA 19-11 ATS ; NCAA 8-5 ATS