Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers Predictions & Picks – Lakers To Avenge Last Month’s NBA Defeat
- Lakers tipped to cover spread against Portland
- Los Angeles have a 7-2 record and are 6-1 ATS in their victories
- Portland are missing Ja Morant, which could impact their performance
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers Predictions & Picks
Los Angeles are tipped to cover as they avenge last month’s loss to Portland.
Both teams have made flying starts to the season, but the Trail Blazers are dealing with a few injuries right now – including the loss of Ja Morant – and the Lakers can take advantage.
- Los Angeles Lakers have a 7-2 record
- Los Angeles Lakers are 6-1-0 ATS in their 7 victories
- The Over cashed when the two teams last met on October 27
Head To Head
- Los Angeles Lakers lead the all-time series 160-135
- Portland Trail Blazers won 136-129 when the two teams last met on October 27
Portland Trail Blazers Form
Portland head back to Los Angeles having rebounded from their first defeat of the season with a three-game win streak that has propelled them to 6-1.
The Trail Blazers opened with a 124-83 blowout of Phoenix at home, and backed that up in Sacramento as they downed the Kings, 128-120.
They then made it three-in-a-row with a 136-129 upset of the Los Angeles Lakers on the road, only to lose 124-103 when they hosted Memphis a couple of days later.
Portland responded quickly though, and have now won each of their first three games on this roadtrip.
The Trail Blazers won 112-90 in Utah and 118-110 in Denver, before heading to Phoenix to down the Suns, 132-119.
Los Angeles Lakers Form
Los Angeles also come into this matchup on a three-game win streak – a run that has taken their record to 7-2.
The Lakers opened the campaign with a three-game win streak, beating Golden State 127-105 and the LA Clippers 125-117 at home, and Utah 132-123 on the road.
That run was ended by a 136-129 home defeat to Portland, and they then failed to follow up a 103-87 success at the Clippers as they lost 112-95 at Golden State.
Los Angeles have not lost since though, sparking this three-game run with home wins over Toronto, 131-125, and Miami, 138-117.
The Lakers then made it three-in-a-row on Wednesday night as they won 116-103 in Sacramento.
Verdict
Portland have made a tremendous start to the season, but the absence of Ja Morant is a blow.
Los Angeles are in good form – with Luka Doncic leading the charge – and they have the added motivation of revenge, so give us the Lakers in this clash.
Los Angeles are in good form – with Luka Doncic leading the charge – and they have the added motivation of revenge, so give us the Lakers in this clash.
Leigh Copson
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