L.A. has just completed a five-game home set that wasn’t nearly as profitable as they’d had hoped, going 2-3 in the process. The Trail Blazers remain home after the 76ers challenged them on Friday night and earned the spoils.

The host Trail Blazers are perched as -5 favourites on the NBA odds. The over-under is calculated to be 238.5

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Odds

The Trail Blazers and the Lakers are struggling franchises and not only this year. That might explain the even split over the past six games going back to last season. As for the current campaign, two of the four scheduled matchups have come to pass, with the rivals each winning once. Both were in L.A., meaning the next two, including this one, will be in Portland.

Most of the Lakers’ notable wins, save a few exceptions, have come when playing in the confines of Crypto.com Arena. On the road, they’ve only mustered a 9-14 record. Not that Portland defends home court with terrific efficiency (11-9). For those who pay attention to the over-under numbers, note that the Under has won the day a lot lately with Lakers games. Five of the previous six contests involving L.A. has seen the Under cash in.

The Trail Blazers have tried 2023 for three weeks and probably want their money back. In ten opportunities, Portland has only claimed victory thrice. At the very least, all three wins were earned at home. As for the club’s overall ATS record for the season, it’s a passable 23-21-1. Given they’re 21-24 in the standings, it speaks to the club’s inconsistencies.

Los Angeles Lakers

In the section above we alluded to how Darvin Ham’s unit earned itself some prideful boosting wins on the season. A prime example came on Friday night when the favoured Memphis Grizzlies came to L..A. Frankly, heading into the final period, it looked as though the visitors, led by Ja Morant and bench player Brandon Clarke, were going to protect a reasonable lead and leave the arena with a victory most expected them to claim.

The Lakers had other plans. The hosts won the fourth quarter 41-32. LeBron James (23 points), whom we’re following closely in the countdown to when he attains pole position as the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, was a bit quiet until he was most needed. The real hero ended up being Dennis Schroder. It might not look like it based on his 4-11 shooting night, but 6-7 from the free-throw line and his stunning steal, scoop, and score with seven seconds left was the difference maker, in addition to making for a memorable finish. Lakers win, 122-121

Portland Trail Blazers

There isn’t a “good” moment to muster a pedestrian 37.6 per cent shooting rate, but arguably near the bottom of that list is when hosting one of the NBA’s stronger units like the Philadelphia 76ers. It was an all-around bad night for the Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard can’t do it all by himself, although that appears to be how Portland often gets many of its wins.

At least on Friday Jerami Grant (24 points, five rebounds) was willing to go along with his teammate and make an impact. His team needed it, given that Philly led by 23 at the half. As has often been the case this season, the squad down by tons of points mounted a comeback, but it wasn’t nearly enough, with Portland losing 105-95. Joel Embiid continued to make his case as an MVP candidate with 32 points (including some sensational shots down the stretch) and nine rebounds.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Trail Blazers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 28.91
Assists	LeBron James 6.82
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.54
FG%	Davon Reed 75
Steals	Jarred Vanderbilt 1.15
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.04

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 32.17
Assists	Skylar Mays 8.33
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 9.06
FG%	Drew Eubanks 64.1
Steals	Shaquille Harrison 2.2
Blocks	Drew Eubanks 1.31

LAL

Points	LeBron James 24.5
Assists	LeBron James 6.5
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 14.06
FG%	Rui Hachimura 55.7
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.38
Blocks	Anthony Davis 3.13

POR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Trail Blazers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 28.91
Assists	LeBron James 6.82
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.54
FG%	Davon Reed 75
Steals	Jarred Vanderbilt 1.15
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.04

POR

Points	Damian Lillard 32.17
Assists	Skylar Mays 8.33
Rebounds	Jusuf Nurkic 9.06
FG%	Drew Eubanks 64.1
Steals	Shaquille Harrison 2.2
Blocks	Drew Eubanks 1.31

LAL

Points	LeBron James 24.5
Assists	LeBron James 6.5
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 14.06
FG%	Rui Hachimura 55.7
Steals	Anthony Davis 1.38
Blocks	Anthony Davis 3.13

POR

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23

Anthony Davis (PF)

Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23

Portland

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Illness - 19 / 04 / 23

Shaedon Sharpe (SG)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23

Trendon Watford (SF)

Prob Sun Ankle - 09 / 04 / 23

Kevin Knox II (SF)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23

Trendon Watford (SF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23

Drew Eubanks (PF)

Out Sun Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23

Kevin Knox II (SF)

Prob Sat Quadricep - 07 / 04 / 23

Shaedon Sharpe (SG)

Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23

Drew Eubanks (PF)

Prob Thurs Chest - 05 / 04 / 23

Kevin Knox II (SF)

Prob Thurs Knee - 05 / 04 / 23

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 21 / 05 / 23	1-1	1-1	+ -
Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Sat	Foot - 19 / 05 / 23	2-1	2-1	+ -
Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Thurs	Foot - 17 / 05 / 23	3-1	3-1	+ -
Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 15 / 05 / 23	3-1	3-1	+ -
Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 11 / 05 / 23	4-2	4-2	+ -
Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 09 / 05 / 23	5-2	4-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 07 / 05 / 23	5-3	5-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Sat	Foot - 05 / 05 / 23	6-3	6-3	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Thurs	Foot - 03 / 05 / 23	7-3	6-4	+ -
Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF)	Prob Tues	Foot - 01 / 05 / 23	7-3	6-4	+ -
Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.

Portland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Illness - 19 / 04 / 23	0-0	0-0	+ -
Payton is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will face the Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.
Shaedon Sharpe (SG)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Sharpe is tending to a right quadricep contusion, but he is forecasted to partake in Sunday's showdown with the Warriors.
Trendon Watford (SF)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 09 / 04 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Watford is dealing with a right ankle sprain, but he is likely to participate against the Warriors in Sunday's tilt.
Kevin Knox II (SF)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 09 / 04 / 23	1-0	1-0	+ -
Knox is nursing a right quad contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Warriors on Sunday.
Trendon Watford (SF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23	2-0	2-0	+ -
Watford is projected to line up against the Clippers on Saturday despite a right ankle sprain.
Drew Eubanks (PF)	Out Sun	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 23	2-0	2-0	+ -
Eubanks missed the previous contest due to a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up for Sunday's battle with the Warriors.
Kevin Knox II (SF)	Prob Sat	Quadricep - 07 / 04 / 23	2-0	2-0	+ -
Knox II has a right quad contusion, but it is likely that he will take on the Clippers on Saturday.
Shaedon Sharpe (SG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 05 / 04 / 23	3-0	2-1	+ -
Sharpe sat out the last game due to left knee tendinopathy, but it is projected that he will dress for Saturday's tilt against the Clippers.
Drew Eubanks (PF)	Prob Thurs	Chest - 05 / 04 / 23	3-0	2-1	+ -
Eubanks is hindered by left thoracic spasms, but it is anticipated that he will participate in Thursday's showdown against the Spurs.
Kevin Knox II (SF)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 05 / 04 / 23	3-0	2-1	+ -
Knox II is limited with left knee soreness, but it is projected that he will be available against the Spurs on Thursday.