The Los Angeles Lakers (24-15) and Portland Trail Blazers (20-22) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Blazers are 3.5-point favorites on the spread, with the over/under set at 223.5 total points. Portland is a -155 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +130 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lakers vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, January 17.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers Prediction
- Lakers vs Trail Blazers pick: LeBron James Over 26.5 Points
My Lakers vs Trail Blazers best bet is on LeBron James over 26.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers Odds
| Lakers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | +130 |
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 223.5 -110o / -110u | -155 |
Lakers vs Trail Blazers NBA Preview, Picks
PRO projects Lakers forward LeBron James for 30.43 points tonight, a great 23.3% edge against the market when compared to his 26.5 line.
He has surpassed this number in six of his past seven games, and he will face a Trail Blazers defense that ranks 24th in the NBA in points allowed per game (118.4).
LeBron has 27.7 points per game in January, and has averaged 25.4 PPG in his last 10 contests.
Back him tonight to go over his points line against the Hawks.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers
- LeBron James Over 26.5 Points
