Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions
The 2024-25 NBA season continues Thursday, January 2, with the Portland Trail Blazers facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This
Game outlook
The 2024-25 NBA season continues Thursday, January 2, with the Portland Trail Blazers facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This Western Conference matchup is set to tip-off at 10:30 PM ET. The Lakers are looking to secure their fifth consecutive victory over the Trail Blazers, having previously defeated them 107-98 on December 8. Los Angeles is currently favored to win by -9 points, with an opening line of -8.5. Read more about the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers prediction to see if the Lakers will continue their dominance in this upcoming game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Trail Blazers +320 | Lakers -400
Spread: Trail Blazers +9 (-110) | Lakers -9 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 224 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 80%.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers recently completed a three-game homestand with a 2-1 SU and 1-2 ATS record. Despite wins over the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks, they suffered a heavy defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers. Portland struggled with turnovers and 3-point shooting in the loss. The team is currently ranked 27th in both offensive and defensive efficiency in the league, with poor shooting percentages and high turnover rates. The Trail Blazers have a power ranking of 27 and are ranked 25th in offense and 23rd in defense, with a record of 2-0 this season. Offensively, they struggle with field goal and three-point shooting, as well as turnovers. Defensively, they have issues with allowing high percentages of field goals and three-pointers. Overall, the Trail Blazers are facing challenges on both ends of the court.