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Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Portland Trail Blazers at LA Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Portland Trail Blazers (11-21) face the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) on the road on Thursday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is at 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Lakers lead 1-0 with 107-98 home win on Dec. 8

The Blazers had a 2-game winning streak snapped on Monday with a 125-103 home loss to Philadelphia, failing to cover the 7-point spread as underdogs. The Over (222.5) cashed in. They have lost 9 of their last 12 games.

The Lakers have won 2 straight games and 5 of their last 6 contests. They are coming off a 132-122 home win over the Sacramento kings on Saturday. They were 4-point underdogs and the Over (221) cashed in.

Trail Blazers at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Trail Blazers +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Lakers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Trail Blazers +9.5 (-115) | Lakers -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Trail Blazers at Lakers key injuries

Trail Blazers

F Dalano Banton (hip) questionable
F Jerami Grant (face) out
G Matisse Thybulle (ankle) out

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (ankle) questionable
G Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring) out
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
G Gabe Vincent (oblique) questionable
F Christian Wood (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Trail Blazers at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 122, Trail Blazers 109

Moneyline

Portland is 3-13 with a 7-game losing streak on the road while the Lakers are 10-4 at home.

The Blazers have given 120 or more points in 4 straight games and 5 of 6.

It is a hard sell to think the Blazers can upset the Lakers in this matchup, but betting the Lakers at -400 just doesn’t give you the value to bet them on the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Lakers beat the Blazers by 9 on Dec. 8 in their first meeting.

The Blazers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 losses.

The Lakers have covered the spread in their last 6 wins.

BET LAKERS -9.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Portland’s opponents have scored an average of 121.8 PPG over the last 8 games.

The Lakers’ last 3 games and the Blazers’ last 4 have all surpassed 224 points.

BET OVER 223.5 (-115).

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Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Memphis Grizzlies at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (18-8) and Los Angeles Lakers (13-12) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Lakers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1 with Memphis winning at home 131-114 on Nov. 6 and the Lakers winning at home 128-123 on Nov 13

The Grizzlies picked up a 135-119 win over the Brooklyn Nets last time out on Friday, covering as a 10-point favorite. Memphis has won and covered the past 4 games, while the Grizzlies are 10-1 straight up (SU) while going 9-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 11 outings.

The Lakers were tripped up 97-87 by the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday as an 8.5-point underdog as the Under (213.5) connected. The Lakers are 1-4 SU in the past 5 games, while going just 3-10 ATS in the previous 13 outings. The Under is 8-2 in the past 10 contests.

Grizzlies at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:53 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Grizzlies -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Lakers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread: Grizzlies -3.5 (-115) | Lakers +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Grizzlies at Lakers key injuries

Grizzlies

C Zach Edey (ankle) questionable
C Jay Huff (knee) questionable
F GG Jackson (toe) out
G Marcus Smart (knee) questionable
G Vince Williams Jr. (ankle) out

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
G Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring) out
F LeBron James (foot) questionable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
F Christian Wood (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Grizzlies at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 122, Lakers 113

Moneyline

The Grizzlies (-175) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a standalone wager, especially for a team playing on the road.

However, the Lakers (+145) have won just 3 times in the past 11 games and cannot be trusted, even at home.

PASS.

Against the spread

Back the GRIZZLIES -3.5 (-115) laying the points on the road. The Lakers +3.5 (-105) have managed to cover just 3 times in the past 13 outings.

Memphis has covered 4 games in a row, while going 15-3 ATS in the past 18 games since Nov. 6. The Grizzlies are also 6-1 ATS in the past 7 outings on the road.

While the Lakers have won 3 of the past 4 meetings in this series, the Grizzlies have covered 3 in a row, while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings.

Over/Under

OVER 232.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play.

The Over has cashed in 6 consecutive meetings since Nov. 14, 2023. The total has gone high in 3 straight games for the Grizzlies, too, while cashing at a 8-4 clip in the past 12 outings.

For the Lakers, the Under has cashed in the past 2 games, but the total has split 2-2 in the past 4 outings.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (13-11) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (12-11) Friday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Lakers snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 107-98 brisk walk over the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday. F LeBron James sat out while F Anthony Davis went for 30 points, 11 boards and 5 blocks. G D’Angelo Russell picked it up for 28 points and 14 dimes in his best game in a while. The Lakers are 3-7 in their last 10, and they were embarrassed 109-80 on this court Dec. 2.

The T-wolves have started to show signs of breaking out of their slow start. They won 4 in a row, but dropped Sunday’s game at the Golden State Warriors 114-106. C Rudy Gobert was a non-factor with 4 points, 9 boards and 3 blocks. He was a -12 on the floor, though. That wasn’t the case the last time against the Lakers as he was a +17 with 17 points and 12 boards. G Anthony Edwards had just 8 points in that win.

Lakers at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:01 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Timberwolves -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +8.5 (-105) | Timberwolves -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 213.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lakers at Timberwolves key injuries

Lakers

C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
F LeBron James (foot) out
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) questionable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
C Christian Wood (knee) out

Timberwolves

F Joe Ingles (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Lakers at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 111, Lakers 105

Moneyline

I agree the T-wolves are the side here, but LBJ was a -28 in the last game here about 2 weeks ago. His absence swelling the spread to 8.5 seems a bit much. D’lo will be the second option on offense, and he had 20 here last Monday.

Take D’ANGELO RUSSELL OVER 15.5 POINTS (-125).

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Against the spread

I’ll take the LAKERS +8.5 (-105) here. LeBron’s absence will be felt offensively, but he has a tendency to front-run and pout when they get behind. The Lakers will be a lot tighter defensively and potentially shoot better from the outside.

Over/Under

The Lakers hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games. The T-wolves are just 4-6 O/U in their last 10. Outside of the 2 matchups this season, the Over cashed in 3 of 4 matchups. The total was 223.5 and 219 in the first 2 meetings, though, and I think it has come down enough to strike an OVER 214.5 (-110).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (12-9) take on the Miami Heat (9-10) on the road Wednesday. Tip-off from Kaseya Center is at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Heat won 2-0 last season

The Lakers have been sputtering a bit, losing 5 of their last 7 games. They are coming off a 109-80 road loss on Monday to the Minnesota Timberwolves, failing to cover the 7.5-point spread as underdogs. The Under (219) cashed.

The Heat have dropped 2 in a row and 3 of 5. They return home after a 2-game road trip that ended Monday with a 108-89 loss to the Boston Celtics as 9.5-point underdogs. The Under (220) cashed.

Lakers at Heat odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Heat -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers +2.5 (-115) | Heat -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lakers at Heat key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (foot) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (knee) out
G Jalen Hood-Schifino (groin) questionable
G Bronny James (heel) out
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) questionable
F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) out
F Christian Wood (knee) out

Heat

F Jimmy Butler (knee) questionable
F Nikola Jovic (ankle) out
F Kevin Love (back) questionable
G Josh Richardson (head) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Heat 108, Lakers 103

Moneyline

The Lakers have not won in Miami since 2020. They are 5-6 on the road this season, but the Heat are only 4-4 at home so far.

The Lakers have allowed only 103.8 points per game in their last 4 after 4 straight games allowing 118 points or more.

The Heat have been held under 100 points twice in the last 4 games.

But the big stat is this — the Lakers are 1-6 as underdogs this season while Miami is 7-5 as the favorite.

And with a small 2.5-point spread, the -105 odds to cover are better than the moneyline.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Heat are only 5-7 ATS as favorites this season, but the Lakers are 2-5 ATS as the underdog.

Miami has covered the spread in 7 of 9 of their wins this season.

BET HEAT -2.5 (-105).

Over/Under

Both meetings last season did not reach 216 total points.

The Lakers’ last 3 games have not had totals above 215. Three of the last 5 for Miami have not.

BET UNDER 215.5 (-105).

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Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s LA Lakers at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Lakers (11-8) and Utah Jazz (4-15) meet Sunday at Delta Center. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Lakers lead 1-0

The Lakers are in a slump, losing 4 of their last 5 games, including a 101-93 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. They were held to their lowest point total of the season and failed to cover as 2.5-point home underdogs as the Under 230 hit. Rookie Dalton Knecht led the Lakers with 20 points, hitting 6-of-13 from behind the arc. The Lakers also committed 17 turnovers.

The Jazz have struggled all season, losing 7 of their last 8 games, including a 106-94 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. They failed to cover as 6-point home underdogs with the Under 229 hitting. Despite a balanced scoring effort with 4 starters in double figures, they couldn’t contain G Kyrie Irving, who led the Mavericks with 30 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Lakers at Jazz odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:18 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lakers -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Jazz +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread (ATS): Lakers -7.5 (-110) | Jazz +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lakers at Jazz key injuries

Lakers

F Anthony Davis (plantar) probable
C Jaxson Hayes (ankle) out
G Bronny James (heel) out
G Austin Reaves (pelvis) questionable
G D’Angelo Russell (pelvis) doubtful

Jazz

(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)

G Jordan Clarkson (plantar) out
C Kyle Filipowski (leg) out
F Lauri Markkanen (personal) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Lakers at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 120, Jazz 108

Moneyline

The Lakers (-300) get themselves back on track with an impressive road win at Utah on Sunday but I’ll AVOID betting 3.5 units to win 1 in return. I’ll take my wager to the spread and/or total.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -7.5 (-110).

The Lakers are in a prime position to snap out of their mini slump and should have no problem beating the Jazz, whom they beat 124-118 on Nov. 19. The Lakers have 6 players averaging double figures led by F Anthony Davis, averaging 28.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game, and F LeBron James, who is averaging 22.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 9.1 assistss per game.

Utah has struggled all season and could be without key players like G Jordan Clarkson and rookie C Kyle Filipowski. This will also be the second game of a back-to-back for the Jazz. They’ve only covered once in their last 5 games. With their roster issues and lack of depth, it’s hard to see Utah keeping this game competitive. The Lakers have the firepower to comfortably cover the spread in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 228.5 (-105).

The Lakers have been struggling to score of late and have gone Under in their last 4 games, with just 93 points in their most recent outing. While they’re unlikely to repeat that performance, their offense has been inconsistent.

The Jazz have also hit the Under in 3 of their last 4 games and have combined for fewer than 200 points in their last 2 games. With Utah playing a back-to-back, fatigue could impact their performance. Both teams have a combined average of only 123 points per game (Lakers 114, Jazz 109), and their slower pace of play suggests this game will stay Under.

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