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NBA Betting Preview: Lakers vs Trail Blazers

The LA Lakers go head-to-head with the Portland Trail Blazers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Blazers to Dominate Lakers

Bet on the Trail Blazers against the spread, with an attractive line of -3.5 that they overcome the Lakers. There are odds of -108 that are currently on offer for this selection.

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7 Wins for Lakers in Past 10 H2H Matchups

LA Lakers have lost in back-to-back road appearances, while their previous game was a 135-117 home loss against Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena. Luka Doncic tallied 39 points, while LeBron James put up 29 and Jake LaRavia 18.

Portland Trail Blazers won their last game which was at home. It was a 117-101 triumph at Moda Center against Atlanta Hawks. Offensively, Shaedon Sharpe led the charge with 24, while Jerami Grant contributed 16 and Rayan Rupert 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers triumphed 123-115 when they last played the Blazers. This head-to-head was played at Moda Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Lakers winning seven times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
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LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Lakers are averaging 115.2 points, 41.6 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 48.8% from the field and 76.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 115.4 points and 40.9 rebounds per contest.

Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points, 8.7 assists and 3.5 (36.5%) 3-pointers made, while DeAndre Ayton averages 8.6 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

The Blazers have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.6 points, 45.9 rebounds, 24.4 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 77.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 113.2 points and 44.6 rebounds.

Deni Avdija is averaging 22.6 points and 6.0 assists, while Donovan Clingan has an average of 11.1 rebounds and Caleb Love 3.4 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

Your complete LA Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Trail Blazers are available at odds of -108 when it comes to backing them against the spread in this NBA showdown. The -3.5 line could be covered with ease by the favorites and this looks like a value bet.

We only make our basketball predictions after confirming the latest NBA team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Lakers vs Trail Blazers stats:

  • The -3.5 line has been covered by Blazers in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lakers in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Blazers -3.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.8% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shaedon Sharpe Over 2.5 Assists -175 BetMGM logo

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers) has totaled Over 2.5 assists in 5 straight home games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at -175.

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Marcus Smart Under 12.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Marcus Smart (Lakers) has recorded an average of 7 points in the past 5 games on the road. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -114.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Trail Blazers -3.5
Totals Over 223.5
Player Assists Shaedon Sharpe Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Lakers Lakers logo 110 - 117 Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 117-110 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

LA Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Blazers Plenty of Respect

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Portland Trail Blazers are -159 favorites to win and that means a 61% chance of landing a victory. LA Lakers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +132.

3.5 is the spread and 223.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 223.5, it’s -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
LeBron James Favorite to Score the Most Points

LeBron James is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -118 that he goes Over 26.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-109
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 25.5
-111
Under 25.5
-115
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 16.5
-120
Under 16.5
-105
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Jake LaRavia (Lakers)
Over 13.5
-123
Under 13.5
-103
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Player Assists
LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-115
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Jrue Holiday (Blazers)
Over 5.5
-114
Under 5.5
-116
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Marcus Smart (Lakers)
Over 3.5
-135
Under 3.5
+103
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Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)
Over 2.5
-175
Under 2.5
+133
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Player Rebounds
Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 10.5
-105
Under 10.5
-125
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-120
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 7.5
+111
Under 7.5
-147
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Jake LaRavia (Lakers)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-147
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Blazers Hold Six Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Blazers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, scoring 113.20 points per matchup and conceding 111.70.

The Lakers have five wins and five losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 110.90 points on offense and surrendering 117.20 on defense.

The Lakers beat the Blazers 123-115 in their most recent meeting at Moda Center. It’s been all square in the last 10 head-to-heads at Moda Center, with both teams winning five times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O223.5 U223.5
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Home Stats 6-4 224.90 113.20 111.70 3 7
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Away Stats 5-5 228.10 110.90 117.20 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
  • U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 32 36.39 1075 278 33.6 8.7 3.4 7.7 0.5 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 22 33.23 499 151 22.7 6.9 1.6 5.8 0.6 1.1

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Deni Avdija 40 35.36 1043 276 26.1 6.9 2.3 7.1 0.6 0.9
Toumani Camara 42 33.88 541 112 12.9 2.7 2.5 5.1 0.5 1.0
Jrue Holiday 15 30.56 232 110 15.5 7.3 2.4 5.1 0.2 1.5

Injuries & Suspensions

LA Lakers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Hornets 135-117 Lakers
13 Jan NBA
Hawks 116-141 Lakers
12 Jan NBA
Lakers 112-124 Kings
09 Jan NBA
Bucks 105-101 Lakers
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

15 Jan NBA
Hawks 101-117 Trail Blazers
13 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-119 Warriors
11 Jan NBA
Knicks 123-114 Trail Blazers
09 Jan NBA
Rockets 105-111 Trail Blazers
07 Jan NBA
Rockets 102-103 Trail Blazers
05 Jan NBA
Jazz 117-137 Trail Blazers
03 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 115-110 Spurs
02 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 122-109 Pelicans
31 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder
29 Dec NBA
Mavericks 122-125 Trail Blazers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 7 0.833 121.1 107.7 13.4 20-3 15-4 7-2 28-6 8-2 5W
Pistons 29 10 0.744 117.6 111.1 6.5 16-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 28 13 0.683 122.6 117.2 5.4 11-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 6-4 3W
Spurs 28 13 0.683 117.6 112.5 5.1 14-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 27 15 0.643 120 114.5 5.5 15-6 12-9 4-4 14-11 7-3 1L
Celtics 25 15 0.625 116.7 110.2 6.5 12-7 13-8 6-4 18-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 15 0.615 116.5 116.9 -0.4 11-8 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1L
Knicks 25 16 0.61 118.9 115.1 3.8 16-4 9-12 5-3 18-11 3-7 2L
Suns 24 17 0.585 114.6 112 2.6 14-5 10-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 2L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Magic 23 18 0.561 116.3 114.9 1.4 14-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Warriors 23 19 0.548 115.8 113.2 2.6 15-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 2W
Heat 21 20 0.512 119.4 117.8 1.6 14-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 20 22 0.476 115.9 118.4 -2.5 11-10 9-12 4-4 16-14 7-3 1W
Hawks 20 23 0.465 117.9 118.9 -1 7-11 13-12 4-3 10-15 5-5 2L
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 17 23 0.425 114.8 116.2 -1.4 9-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 16 26 0.381 113.6 117 -3.4 12-11 4-15 3-6 9-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 15 26 0.366 116.6 116.7 -0.1 7-12 8-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 27 0.341 119.3 127.4 -8.1 9-12 5-15 0-8 8-19 2-8 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 30 0.25 112.6 124 -11.4 6-13 4-17 2-4 7-18 3-7 5L
Pacers 10 32 0.238 111 118.3 -7.3 8-16 2-16 2-7 7-20 4-6 1W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak