The Lakers (-536) will be hosting the Trail Blazers (+400) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 226 points.

Los Angeles (-10.5) is favored by 10.5 points in the game. The Lakers are 21-22 and are 10th in the Western Conference. Portland is 12-29 and is 14th in the Western Conference. The Trail Blazers come into this game on a two-game win streak.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS LOS ANGELES LAKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -10.5

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 ET on Sunday, January 21st.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-107 in favor of the Lakers.
  • Our projections have Anthony Davis finishing with Anthony Davis points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can the Trail Blazers Grab a Win on the Road?

In their last two games, the Trail Blazers have won straight up and against the spread as the underdog. They defeated the Pacers by a score of 118-115, covering the spread of +8.5.

Portland’s record for the season is 12-29, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 7-6 compared to 5-23 against Western Conference opponents.

On the road, the Trail Blazers are 5-17 this season, and they have an average scoring differential of -12.8 points per game. Against the spread on the road, they are 10-12.

This season, Portland has been the underdog in 37 of their 41 games. As the underdog, they are 11-26 straight up and 18-19 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 10.5 points against the Lakers.

The Trail Blazers’ O/U record for the season is 17-23-1. In their last two games, the combined scoring has been lower than the O/U line. On average, their games have finished with 224.2 points.

When it comes to scoring, the Blazers are one of the worst teams in the league, averaging just 107.5 points per game (30th). On the road, they are scoring 104.5 points per game.

Portland is also one of the least efficient shooting teams in the NBA, ranking 30th in field goal percentage at 43%. They are also last in true shooting percentage.

So far, the Blazers have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 24.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game.

Currently, the Trail Blazers’ defense holds the 19th rank in the NBA, allowing 116.7 points per game. Opponents are hitting 58.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.

Will the Lakers Win at Crypto.com Arena?

Today, the Lakers are favored by 10.5 points at home against the Trail Blazers. This season, the Lakers have been favored in 25 of their 43 games and have a record of 16-9 in those games.

In Western Conference play, the Lakers are 16-14 compared to 5-8 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 10th place in the West and 4th in the Pacific Division.

Los Angeles’ overall record is 21-22 after losing to the Nets by a score of 130-112. The O/U line for that game was 227.5, and the Lakers were favored by 7.5 points going into the game.

This season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 18-25, including going 10-13 ATS at home. On the road, their ATS record is 8-12, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two road games.

The average combined scoring total in Lakers games this season is 230 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 226. So far, their games have averaged an over/under line of 230.5 points, and their O/U record for the season is 22-21.

At home, the Lakers are averaging 114.9 points per game (20th). So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 37.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 100.6 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Lakers are 7th in field goal percentage at 48%. However, they are last in the league in three-point attempts (30th) and three-point shooting percentage (23rd).

Overall, the Lakers are 18th in scoring at 114.3 points per game. In terms of free throws, they are 8th in attempts and 12th in makes. As for assists, they are 8th in the league.

So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 17th in the league at 115.7 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Lakers are forcing 13.8 per game, which is 23rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 12th in blocked shots at 5.5 per game.