At the beginning of the week, the Lakers learned of the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. Franchise legend Magic Johnson himself called Kobe the “Greatest Laker.” The entire league has been in mourning over this loss. However, the Lakers must press on at “The House That Kobe Built.” Accordingly, the Trail Blazers will come calling on Friday. Portland was a Western Conference finalist last spring but has struggled this year. Most important of all the Trail Blazers have been among the worst betting on NBA values. Los Angeles will be a big favorite for this Friday affair.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
| Date and Time: | Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Trail Blazers vs. Lakers TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Trail Blazers vs. Lakers odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Overview
Late on the Lakers have failed to cover four of their last six online betting matchups. Los Angeles is 36-10 straight up, 24-21-1 vs. the odds, and 22-24 under the total. LA ranks seventh in the NBA for both scoring offense and points allowed.
By contrast, Portland is 20-27 straight up, 17-28-2 against the spread and 25-22 over the total. Trail Blazer’s metrics show 10th for scoring offense and 25th for points allowed. Of great concern is that Portland has paid in just two of their last nine games.
Key Trail Blazers: PG Damian Lillard (28.8 PTS, 4.2 REB, 7.7 AST, 45.5 FGPCT, 38.2 3PPCT, 88.8 FTPCT), SG CJ McCollum (21.6 PTS, 4.0 REB, 3.8 AST, 45.5 FGPCT, 38.7 3PPCT, 78.9 FTPCT), PF Carmelo Anthony (16.1 PTS, 6.5 REB, 43.5 FGPCT, 38.2 3PPCT, 83.0 FTPCT)
Key Lakers: PF Anthony Davis (26.5 PTRS, 9.1 REB, 3.2 AST, 50.5 FGPCT, 30.4 3PPCT, 70.1 FTPCT), SF LeBron James (25.3 PTS, 7.7 REB, 10.7 AST, 49.4 FGPCT, 34.2 3PPCT, 70.1 FTPCT), PF Kyle Kuzma (12.9 PTS, 4.0 REB, 43.0 FGPCT, 33.7 3PPCT, 74.4 FTPCT)
Portland and Los Angeles Against the spread
The Trail Blazers are:
- 6-14 against the spread in their last 20 away games
- 3-5 under the total on the road
- 3-12 vs. the number in their last 15 games as a dog
- 6-3 over the total when getting points
- 10-2 on the board in their last 12 games at the Lakers
- 1-8 under the total head to head at LA vs. the Lakers
The Lakers are:
- 3-5-1 against the spread in their last nine home games
- 3-5 under the total at Staples Center
- 3-6-1 vs. the odds as a favorite
- 5-6 under the total in their last 11 games laying points
- 7-4 with the line in their last 11 games with the Trail Blazers
- 4-2 over the total head to head against Portland
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Betting on NBA Picks
Compared to previous Trail Blazers teams this year’s is dramatically worse. Portland’s traditionally strong defense has been missing. Further, Damian Lillard has not gotten enough support from the rest of the team. Los Angeles will certainly have heavy hearts for this one. However, they completely outclass Portland in a Betting on NBA mismatch.
Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Bet on NBA Pick: Los Angeles Lakers
Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Bet on NBA Score Prediction: Lakers 112, Trail Blazers 90