Portland Trail vs Los Angeles Lakers: prediction for the NBA match
These teams have faced each other in 55 matches, with the Portland Trail Blazers winning 31 times, while their opponents, the Los Angeles Lakers, have secured 24 victories. It's worth noting their recent match, which ended with a score of 116:110 on November 13, 2023.
Portland Trail Blazers
Only a miracle can allow Portland to hope for a playoff spot. So far, Chauncey Billups has struggled to build a competitive team in Oregon, resulting in too many losses. In the current season, the Trail Blazers have only managed to secure three victories, placing them at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Heading into the clash with the Lakers, Portland is on a five-game losing streak. Moreover, these opponents recently faced off in Los Angeles, where the Trail Blazers lost with a score of 110:116.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers concluded their series of home games with a defeat. In the California derby, they unexpectedly lost to the Sacramento Kings. With Fox back in the lineup for the visitors, they contributed to a victory over the Lakers with a score of 125:110. Overall, the Lakers have had a decent start to the new season. Under the guidance of coach Frank Vogel, they have secured six victories, currently holding the seventh spot in the Western Conference standings.
Prediction
In their previous encounter, the teams combined for 226 points. We believe that not much will change in Oregon. Portland has some issues with offensive play, as they failed to score even 100 points in the last match. Most likely, the opponents will not surpass the mark of 226.5 points. Our prediction — total under 226.5 points at 1.70. Portland lost by six points in Los Angeles. Playing on their home court, the team has a chance to perform better. Prediction — Portland with a handicap of (+9.5) points. You can place such a bet at odds of 1.68. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.70. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
