The Portland Trail Blazers play Game 3 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series against the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday at AdventHealth Arena in Reunion, Fla. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Trail Blazers-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Trail Blazers vs. Lakers: Key injuries
Trail Blazers
- PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
- SF Nassir Little (illness) out
- PG Damian Lillard (finger) probable
Lakers
- PG Rajon Rondo (thumb) questionable
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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Trail Blazers 117, Lakers 112
Moneyline (ML)
After an impressive win in Game 2, the Lakers (-358) open Game 3 as huge favorites over the TRAIL BLAZERS (+275). Portland’s defense struggled some to contain the Lakers in Game 2, but it was their offense that was their biggest problem.
Portland shot just 27.6 percent from the three-point line on 29 attempts and had 17 turnovers on offense. That lack of production likely won’t happen again as PG Damian Lillard and SG C.J. McCollum went a combined 12-30 from the field. Look for Portland’s offense to get back on track in this contest and steal Game 3.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The TRAIL BLAZERS +8 (-110) open this contest as monster underdogs in Game 3 against the Lakers. While the Lakers were able to cover on Thursday night, it was the first time they have done so in their last seven games. Portland will be looking to bounce back after a rough Game 2 and expect a much more competitive game than what we saw two days ago.
If the moneyline is too risky of a bet for you, consider taking Portland to keep this game within eight points. Their excellent three-point and free-throw shooting allow them to stay close in games and that should help them here. Look for the Trail Blazers to cover this spread with ease on Saturday night.
New to sports betting? A $110 wager on the Trail Blazers +8 will fetch a $100 profit if Portland beats Los Angeles or loses by eight or fewer points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference playoff game is set at 224.5 points, which feels high considering how the first two games have gone. Neither of the first two contests reached the 200-point mark, which is rare considering how explosive each offense has been this season. With both teams having their own shooting woes, expect some fireworks in Game 3 from each side, allowing the OVER to hit for the first time.
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