Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Trail Blazers vs Lakers prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Los Angeles.

  • The Trail Blazers face Los Angeles with a record of 8-15.
  • Defensively, Portland are giving up 116.4 points per game.
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Lakers.
  • The Lakers hold a 12-11 record so far.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (14th).
  • The Lakers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction

Two struggling teams will face off in Los Angeles tonight as the Lakers (-387) host the Trail Blazers (+307) at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

Both teams enter this Western Conference matchup on three-game losing streaks. The Lakers (12-11) are 10th in the West, while the Blazers (8-15) are 13th. The over/under line is 225.5.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers
  • Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds LAL -8.5, POR +307 | LAL -387 O/U 225.5

Trail Blazers Preview: Will the Trail Blazers Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Portland’s season continued to spiral with a 141-99 loss to the Jazz on Friday, dropping their record to 8-15. The Blazers, favored by 4 points at home, not only lost but failed to cover the spread, as Utah handed them a 42-point defeat. The game’s total points of 240 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224.5 by 15.5 points.

Utah took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a 5-3 deficit into a 14-5 lead. The Jazz outscored Portland in every quarter, starting with a 33-17 advantage in the 1st. By the 4th quarter, the Blazers were down 102-70, and Utah continued to pour it on, outscoring Portland 39-29 in the final period.

In their 141-99 loss to the Jazz, the Trail Blazers struggled offensively, shooting just 38.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 29.8% from deep, though they did make 14 threes in the game.

Dalano Banton and Jerami Grant led Portland with 19 points each, with Grant hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate. Banton scored 14 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Kris Murray also added 12 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Jazz, giving up 141 points in a tough loss. Portland allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter, 34 in the 2nd, 35 in the 3rd, and 39 in the 4th. Overall, the Jazz shot 55% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz hit 14 threes on 43% shooting. They also went 21/23 from the free-throw line. The Blazers gave up 11 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 7 blocks.

Lakers Preview: Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?

The Trail Blazers fell to 8-15 on the season after a 141-99 loss to the Jazz on Friday. Portland, who were -4 point favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the O/U line of 224.5 by 15.5 points.

Utah took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a 5-3 lead into 14-5. Portland was outscored 33-17 in the 1st quarter and trailed 102-70 going into the 4th, where they were outscored 39-29.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 77 points in the Lakers' 134-132 loss to the Hawks, with LeBron posting a triple-double, including 6 threes at 54.5%. He added 14 points in the 4th quarter. Davis shot 55.6% from the field and contributed 4 points in overtime.

The Lakers hit 16 threes, shooting 45.7% from beyond the arc and 51.5% overall. Dalton Knecht added 14 points, with 7 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura each chipped in 12 points.

Defensively, the Lakers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 38 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 25. Overall, they allowed 134 points on 50% shooting from the field.

The Lakers had trouble defending the three, as the Hawks hit 17 threes at a 42% clip. Los Angeles sent Atlanta to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Lakers finished with 11 steals and 10 blocks.

Trail Blazers vs Lakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Trail Blazers last three road games, the team averaged 105 points per game while allowing 123. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Lakers have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 101 points per game in this stretch.
  • As the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Portland posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
  • In their last five contests as the favorite, Los Angeles has a poor record vs the spread going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction

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