The Lakers look to remain undefeated in NBA In-Season Tournament action when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night at Moda Center.
The Lakers opened the tournament with victories over Phoenix and Memphis to claim a share of top spot in the Western Conference Group A standings, but have claimed victory in just one of six road dates so far this season. The Trail Blazers enter the weekend riding a five-game straight up losing streak after falling 109-95 to the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, and losing 115-99 to Utah on Tuesday night, the club is desperate for a win to maintain any hope of advancing to the knockout stage.
The Lakers arrive in Portland as lofty 8.5-point road favourites on the Friday NBA odds. The Blazers trail as +275 underdogs on the NBA moneyline, and the total is pegged at 223.5.
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Odds
Things have steadily gone from bad to worse for the injury-ravaged Trail Blazers during their current five-game losing streak. After getting blown out by double-digit margins in this week’s losses to the Cavaliers and Jazz, the Blazers have now been beaten by an average margin of 10 points during their current slide. However, low expectations have helped earned them against the spread wins in five of their past eight overall.
The Trail Blazers have also generated uneven results in recent dates with LA. The club has dropped three of four against the Lakers, capped by a 116-112 road loss last weekend, but have escaped with the win in four of five clashes on home court. The Lakers were outclassed in Wednesday’s 125-110 home loss to Sacramento, snapping a three-game surge, and have regularly faced a similar fate while going 1-5 SU, 2-4 ATS on the road, where they have allowed an average of 121 points per game.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers came out flat and never recovered in Wednesday’s loss to the Kings. The club spotted Sacramento a 38-25 first-quarter lead, and have now surrendered at least 30 points in the opening frame in nine of their first 12 games of the season. LeBron James led a valiant attempt to close the gap with his first triple-double of the season, dropping a team-high 28 points, along with 10 rebounds and 12 assists. However, a nagging calf injury that has left King James listed as questionable for Friday has contributed to some uneven results. James saw limited action in the team’s 134-107 tournament win over Memphis on Tuesday, and has failed to top 18 points in two of his past four outings. Injuries also remain a concern for Anthony Davis, who was limited to just nine points in Wednesday’s loss. Davis’ ongoing battle to overcome a hip injury leave him listed as probable for Friday.
Portland Trail Blazers
Injuries also remain a big concern for the Trail Blazers, who remain without promising rookie Scoot Henderson and guard Anfernee Simons, both of whom remain sidelined indefinitely with ankle and thumb injuries, respectively. Veteran Jerami Grant remained one of the few bright spots on this team, which has averaged just 97 points in their past two games. Grant averaged a respectable 27.3 points per game through the first six games of November, but so his point total dip to a team-high 17 in Wednesday’s crushing loss to the Cavs. However, Grant has enjoyed consistent success when facing the Lakers, averaging 26.4 points over his past seven appearances. And with few other options, he is worth backing as a -110 bet on the NBA player props to drop OVER 28.5 points + rebounds.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Trail Blazers?
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LAKERS
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TRAIL BLAZERS
105
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 17 Nov 3:31am | POR | -7.5 -110 | O +222.5 -115 |
| Closing 18 Nov 5:36am | POR | -14.5 -120 | O +207.5 -120 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
22.59 |
| Assists |
5.54 |
| Rebounds |
11.07 |
| FG% |
65.4 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
22.59 |
| Assists |
5.54 |
| Rebounds |
11.07 |
| FG% |
65.4 |
| Steals |
1.74 |
| Blocks |
1.17 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Jabari Walker (PF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Justin Minaya (SF)
Dalano Banton (SF)
Ibou Badji (C)
Justin Minaya (SF)
Toumani Camara (PF)
Anfernee Simons (SG)
Justin Minaya (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Out Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Wed | Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Sun | Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) | Out indefinitely | Back - 21 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 | 13-11 | 15-9 | + - |
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Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 | 13-12 | 16-9 | + - |
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Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jabari Walker (PF) | Out Sun | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Walker was removed from the previous game due to a left knee injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's battle with the Kings. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Back - 13 / 04 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton exited the last match with back soreness, and it will affect his status for Sunday's clash against the Kings. |
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| Justin Minaya (SF) | Prob Fri | Finger - 12 / 04 / 24 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Minaya is nursing a left index finger sprain, but it is forecasted that he will face the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Dalano Banton (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 11 / 04 / 24 | 2-1 | 1-2 | + - |
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Banton missed the last game tending to a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to be active for Friday's battle with the Rockets. |
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| Ibou Badji (C) | Prob Thurs | Back - 04 / 04 / 24 | 4-1 | 2-4 | + - |
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Badji has been absent the last three contests with lower-back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will take the floor Thursday against the Warriors. |
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| Justin Minaya (SF) | Prob Fri | Back - 29 / 03 / 24 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Minaya has been absent from the last two games due to a lower-back injury, but he is expected to participate in Friday's battle with the Wizards. |
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| Toumani Camara (PF) | out for season | Kidney - 28 / 03 / 24 | 5-3 | 4-5 | + - |
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Camara will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured left rib and small laceration in his kidney. |
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| Anfernee Simons (SG) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 23 / 03 / 24 | 7-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Simons is out of action due to a left knee issue, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery. |
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| Justin Minaya (SF) | Ques Mon | Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24 | 7-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Minaya has been held out the last two matchups due to an unspecified ailment, and it is yet to be determined if he will be available Monday against the Rockets. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Prob Fri | Elbow - 22 / 03 / 24 | 7-5 | 7-6 | + - |
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Ayton has been absent from the previous four contests with left elbow tendinitis, but it is likely that he will face the Heat on Friday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 17 Nov 3:31am POR -7.5 -110 O +222.5 -115 Closing 18 Nov 5:36am POR -14.5 -120 O +207.5 -120 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 22.59
Assists 5.54
Rebounds 11.07
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.17
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 22.59
Assists 5.54
Rebounds 11.07
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.17
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24Jaxson Hayes (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24Jabari Walker (PF)
Out Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24Justin Minaya (SF)
Prob Fri Finger - 12 / 04 / 24Dalano Banton (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 04 / 24Ibou Badji (C)
Prob Thurs Back - 04 / 04 / 24Justin Minaya (SF)
Prob Fri Back - 29 / 03 / 24Toumani Camara (PF)
out for season Kidney - 28 / 03 / 24Anfernee Simons (SG)
Out indefinitely Knee - 23 / 03 / 24Justin Minaya (SF)
Ques Mon Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24Deandre Ayton (C)
Prob Fri Elbow - 22 / 03 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cam Reddish (SF) Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 3-2 2-3 + - Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 6-7 7-6 + - Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 9-8 10-7 + - Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 12-10 14-8 + - Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 13-11 15-9 + - Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 13-12 16-9 + - Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jabari Walker (PF) Out Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Walker was removed from the previous game due to a left knee injury, and he will not participate in Sunday's battle with the Kings.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Back - 13 / 04 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton exited the last match with back soreness, and it will affect his status for Sunday's clash against the Kings.
Justin Minaya (SF) Prob Fri Finger - 12 / 04 / 24 2-1 1-2 + - Minaya is nursing a left index finger sprain, but it is forecasted that he will face the Rockets on Friday.
Dalano Banton (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 11 / 04 / 24 2-1 1-2 + - Banton missed the last game tending to a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to be active for Friday's battle with the Rockets.
Ibou Badji (C) Prob Thurs Back - 04 / 04 / 24 4-1 2-4 + - Badji has been absent the last three contests with lower-back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will take the floor Thursday against the Warriors.
Justin Minaya (SF) Prob Fri Back - 29 / 03 / 24 5-3 4-5 + - Minaya has been absent from the last two games due to a lower-back injury, but he is expected to participate in Friday's battle with the Wizards.
Toumani Camara (PF) out for season Kidney - 28 / 03 / 24 5-3 4-5 + - Camara will miss the rest of the 2023-24 season due to a fractured left rib and small laceration in his kidney.
Anfernee Simons (SG) Out indefinitely Knee - 23 / 03 / 24 7-5 7-6 + - Simons is out of action due to a left knee issue, and he is without a definitive timetable for recovery.
Justin Minaya (SF) Ques Mon Undisclosed - 22 / 03 / 24 7-5 7-6 + - Minaya has been held out the last two matchups due to an unspecified ailment, and it is yet to be determined if he will be available Monday against the Rockets.
Deandre Ayton (C) Prob Fri Elbow - 22 / 03 / 24 7-5 7-6 + - Ayton has been absent from the previous four contests with left elbow tendinitis, but it is likely that he will face the Heat on Friday.