The Portland Trail Blazers (21-27) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (36-10) Friday at the Staples Center. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Lakers sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Trail Blazers at Lakers: Key injuries
Trail Blazers
- SG Rodney Hood (Achilles) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (knee) out
- C Skal Labissiere (knee) out
- PF Zach Collins (shoulder) out
- SF Carmelo Anthony (personal) out
Lakers
- C JaVale McGee (illness) probable
- PF DeMarcus Cousins (knee) out
- PF Anthony Davis (Gluteus) questionable
- SG Alex Caruso (neck) questionable
Trail Blazers at Lakers: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:30 a.m. E.T.
Prediction
Lakers 118, Blazers 113
Moneyline (ML)
The Lakers (-910) are massive moneyline favorites over the Trail Blazers (+600) in their first game back since Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. While this would usually be an easy bet on the Lakers, there’s just no telling how this Lakers team might play after such a long layoff. I’ll PASS on this bet in favor of the spread.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Lakers (-12.5, -115) are double-digit favorites over the TRAIL BLAZERS (+12.5, -106) at home. It seems like far too many points considering Portland has just upset the Houston Rockets (125-112) and Indiana Pacers (139-129) in back-to-back games. I like the Lakers to find a way to win this game, but expect the Blazers to keep this close.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 229.5 points, which feels about right considering how explosive these offenses can be from night-to-night. Both teams are averaging over 113 points per game and have scorers all over the court. Look for this to be another high-scoring contest with the OVER 229.5 (-110) hitting in Los Angeles.
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