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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction

HomeLos Angeles Lakers2–3, 11th in Western ConferenceAwayPortland Trail Blazers2–1, 6th in Western Conference
Tip-off
49%51%
Win probability

Our pick

Toss-up
Portland Trail Blazers to win

Prediction updated

Predicted score
115–116
Margin
+1

Who will win Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

The numbers side with Portland Trail Blazers (51%) on the road against Los Angeles Lakers, with 116–115 the most likely shape of the final score.

Los Angeles Lakers have won 3 of their last 5, scoring 112.2 and allowing 110.8 points a game over that stretch. Portland Trail Blazers have won 4 of their last 5, scoring 120.6 and allowing 109.4 points a game over that stretch.

Los Angeles Lakers sit 11th in the Western Conference at 2–3, while Portland Trail Blazers sit 6th in the Western Conference at 2–1.

On adjusted efficiency, Los Angeles Lakers rate +1.5 and Portland Trail Blazers +3.8 points per game against an average side, a 2.2-point edge to Portland Trail Blazers. Home court is worth about 1.9 points in this competition.

Portland Trail Blazers to win (51%). Projected score: 116–115. It is close to a coin flip, so treat the lean with care.

Tale of the tape

Los Angeles LakersBefore tip-offPortland Trail Blazers
  • 2–0Season record2–0
  • 2–0Home / road recordThe home team at home, the away team on the road1–0
  • 2–0Last 10 games2–0
  • W2Current streakW2
  • 126.0Points per game126.0
  • 111.0Points allowed per game101.5
  • +15.0Average margin+24.5
  • 1 dayRest before this game3 days
  • 2Games in the last 7 days2
  • 40.0Rebounds per game50.0
  • 28.5Assists per game31.0
  • 12.5Three-pointers made per game16.5
  • 31.5Bench points per game41.0
  • +1.5Net ratingPoints per game better or worse than an average side+3.8
  • +0.8AttackPoints scored above average, adjusted for opponents+1.8
  • +0.7DefencePoints kept below average, adjusted for opponents+2.0
  • +1.9Home courtWorth this many points in this competition–

Team numbers per game from the last 2 box scores; records and scoring from this season in this competition.

Quarter by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4
Los Angeles Lakers−1.530.5–32.0+8.534.5–26.0+16.537.5–21.0−8.523.5–32.0
Portland Trail Blazers+12.535.0–22.5+1.530.5–29.0+13.039.5–26.5−2.521.0–23.5

Average margin per period over each team's last 10 games in this competition, with scored–allowed underneath.

Key matchup

Austin ReavesGuard · Los Angeles LakersVSDeni AvdijaForward · Portland Trail Blazers

Leading scorers · averages over the last 2 games

  • 25.5Points22.0
  • 3.0Rebounds8.0
  • 7.5Assists5.0
  • 2.0Three-pointers made1.5
  • 35.2Minutes31.3

Team leaders

Los Angeles LakersThis seasonPortland Trail Blazers

Per-game averages this season in this competition from the box scores so far (2 per team); current squads only.

Key battles

Guards
Austin ReavesVSDamian Lillard
PTS
25.5·22.0
REB
3.0·4.0
AST
7.5·4.0
Guards
Matisse ThybulleVSJa Morant
PTS
8.0·13.0
REB
2.0·4.0
AST
1.5·7.5
Forwards
Luka DoncicVSDeni Avdija
PTS
25.5·22.0
REB
7.0·8.0
AST
7.0·5.0
Forwards
Ziaire WilliamsVSToumani Camara
PTS
11.5·18.5
REB
4.0·2.5
AST
2.0·2.0
Cross-matchup
Walker KesslerVSD. Clingan
PTS
24.0·9.5
REB
8.5·8.5
AST
2.0·2.5

Player projectionsPro

Likely lineups

Home
Los Angeles Lakers

Likely starting five

  1. Austin Reaves
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    25.5
  2. Luka Doncic
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    25.5
  3. Walker Kessler
    Center · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    24.0
  4. Ziaire Williams
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    11.5
  5. Matisse Thybulle
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    8.0
Away
Portland Trail Blazers

Likely starting five

  1. Deni Avdija
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    22.0
  2. Damian Lillard
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    22.0
  3. Toumani Camara
    Forward · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    18.5
  4. Ja Morant
    Guard · Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    13.0
  5. D. Clingan
    Started 2 of last 2
    PPG
    9.5
Full lineups and benchPlayer stats and season averages
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Recent form

Los Angeles Lakers

3–2

2–3, 11th in Western Conference

Portland Trail Blazers

4–1

2–1, 6th in Western Conference

Head to head

No recent meetings on record.

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