Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction and Odds - November 17, 2023

The Portland Trail Blazers will square off with the favored Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Friday's Lakers vs. Trail Blazers game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Lakers-Trail Blazers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lakers a 76% chance of beating the Trail Blazers.

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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Trail Blazers
Spread	-9.5 (-110)	+9.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-400	+360
Total	o227 (-110)	u227 (-110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Trail Blazers are +9.5 underdogs versus the Lakers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lakers (-9.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +360, which means you can bet $100 to profit $360, earning a total payout of $460, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -400, where you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 227 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

According to DimersBOT, the Trail Blazers (+9.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 227 points has a 51% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Lakers vs. Trail Blazers

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets to place on this game:

• Spread: Trail Blazers +9.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Trail Blazers @ +360 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Total: Under 227 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for LA Lakers vs. Portland at Moda Center this Friday has the Lakers winning 117-109.

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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Player Props

Betting on LA Lakers vs. Portland NBA player props? DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Anthony Davis is expected to lead the way for the Lakers with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, while Jerami Grant is projected to finish with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Lakers Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers in Friday's game:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Anthony Davis	26	12	3
LeBron James	23	8	6
Austin Reaves	19	4	6
D'Angelo Russell	18	4	7
Rui Hachimura	12	4	1

Trail Blazers Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds and assists for the Trail Blazers on Friday:

Player	Points	Rebounds	Assists
Jerami Grant	21	4	2
Shaedon Sharpe	18	6	3
Deandre Ayton	16	11	2
Skylar Mays	13	4	6
Jabari Walker	7	4	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Lakers vs. Trail Blazers on Friday November 17, 2023.

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Preview

Friday's action between the Trail Blazers and Lakers at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Friday November 17, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

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Conclusion

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