The L.A. Lakers will try to improve their record to .500 on Sunday when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Lakers are 7-13 since winning the NBA In-Season Tournament and remain in the West’s final play-in spot. After dropping to .500 on December 31, Los Angeles has had three opportunities to get back above that mark but have failed to each time.
The Lakers are now 21-22, winning twice this week against top-tier Western teams but going on to lose by 18 against a 17-24 Brooklyn squad on Friday. The 12-29 Trail Blazers have won two straight contests and with a Sunday they can tie their season-high win streak of three. Tip-off at Crypto.com Arena set for 10 p.m. ET, with the Lakers favoured to win on the NBA odds.
Trail Blazers vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
The Lakers are going for the season sweep of the Trail Blazers Sunday, after L.A. won on November 12 and 17. L.A.’s won five of their last six meetings hosting the Trail Blazers too. Nine of the last 13 Portland–Los Angeles clashes have finished under the total, and the under has the been the play all season when it comes to Lakers home games — hitting in 16 of their 24 at home so far.
Portland’s gone 5-17 straight up on the road this season and have a single victory in their last 11 road contests. They enter Sunday as the NBA’s lowest-scoring team (107.5 points per game) but have gone over 116 points in two of their last three appearances.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers have two straight wins and both came down to the wire. Wednesday versus Brooklyn, Anfernee Simons hit a floater with 0.2 seconds remaining to give Portland a 105-103 win. On Friday the Trail Blazers escaped with a 118-115 win over Indiana where they got 37 points from Jerami Grant, his second straight night with over 30 points.
Simons sat out Friday with an illness — one that he played through Wednesday — but should be ready to go against the Lakers. Centre DeAndre Ayton returned Friday after not being able to play Wednesday because of all the ice in Portland. Yes, you read that right. Ayton’s an important piece on this Portland roster too, averaging a double-double with 13 points and 10.6 rebounds per outing.
Los Angeles Lakers
L.A.’s week started out with two massive wins over Oklahoma City and Dallas, and Friday they got off to a strong start hosting Brooklyn. But that season-long inconsistency problem lingered back in and the Lakers got outscored 68-44 in the second half. L.A. committed 10 turnovers in that second half and shot 14 of 41 from the field, including four of 14 on three-pointers. Secondary contributors Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura combined to shoot zero for nine from the second half, and when the likes of these role players are off… so are the Lakers as a team.
With 24 points and 11 rebounds Friday, LeBron James posted his second double-double of the month. James has registered a minimum of 24 points in three straight contests.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Trail Blazers vs. Lakers?
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TRAIL BLAZERS
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LAKERS
116
Score
Prediction
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 21 Jan 12:35am | LAL | -11.5 -110 | O +227.5 -110 |
Closing 22 Jan 4:44am | LAL | -17.5 -120 | O +240.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
Points |
22.59 |
Assists |
5.54 |
Rebounds |
11.07 |
FG% |
65.4 |
Steals |
1.74 |
Blocks |
1.17 |
Points |
25.66 |
Assists |
8.3 |
Rebounds |
12.64 |
FG% |
72 |
Steals |
1.25 |
Blocks |
2.34 |
Points | |
Assists | |
Rebounds | Did not qualify |
FG% | |
Steals | |
Blocks |
Points |
27.8 |
Assists |
8.8 |
Rebounds |
15.6 |
FG% |
63.4 |
Steals |
2.4 |
Blocks |
1.6 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points |
22.59 |
Assists |
5.54 |
Rebounds |
11.07 |
FG% |
65.4 |
Steals |
1.74 |
Blocks |
1.17 |
Points |
25.66 |
Assists |
8.3 |
Rebounds |
12.64 |
FG% |
72 |
Steals |
1.25 |
Blocks |
2.34 |
Points | |
Assists | |
Rebounds | Did not qualify |
FG% | |
Steals | |
Blocks |
Points |
27.8 |
Assists |
8.8 |
Rebounds |
15.6 |
FG% |
63.4 |
Steals |
2.4 |
Blocks |
1.6 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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. |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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 | + - |
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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 21 Jan 12:35am LAL -11.5 -110 O +227.5 -110 Closing 22 Jan 4:44am LAL -17.5 -120 O +240.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Trail Blazers Team Leaders
Points 22.59
Assists 5.54
Rebounds 11.07
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.17
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 22.59
Assists 5.54
Rebounds 11.07
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.74
Blocks 1.17
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
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Injuries
Jabari 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 / 24Cam 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 / 24Injuries
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.
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.