Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the Los Angeles Lakers when they hit take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Portland Trail Blazers installed as -9.5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 226.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 116-99 result in favor of the Trail Blazers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland Trail Blazers are 19-27 so far on the NBA season, and 19-27 ATS vs the spread betting line. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, are 16-32 and 20-27-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Portland go 27-19 and the Lakers go 26-22 on the total. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Trail Blazers - Lakers betting odds would favor the Lakers if the lines were set according to power rankings. Portland is rated No. 27 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Los Angeles Lakers sit at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Portland's No. 8-ranked offense (107.5 PPG) against a Los Angeles Lakers defense that ranks No. 27 at 110.46 PPG. The Portland Trail Blazers have averaged 45.42% from the field per game, more than the Los Angeles Lakers have managed so far this NBA season (44.52% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lakers were blown out by Dallas on Sunday, losing by a 122-73 final at American Airlines Center in basketball betting action.
Portland got 35 points from C.J. McCollum en route to a 127-123 victory over Boston on Saturday at TD Garden.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Utah, Thursday, January 26th
Portland home to Memphis, Friday, January 27th