Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/21/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, commencing at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Sunday's Trail Blazers vs. Lakers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Lakers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Lakers an 82% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers, and our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 119-109.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+11.5) have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 229.5 points has a 51% chance of going under.

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Odds

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

Bet Type	Trail Blazers	Lakers
Spread	+11.5 (-105)	-11.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+450	-590
Total	o229.5 (-105)	u229.5 (-108)

• The Lakers are currently -11.5 favorites versus the Trail Blazers, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Trail Blazers (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -590, which means you can risk $590 to win $100 for a total payout of $690 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +450, where you can put down $100 to profit $450, earning a total payout of $550 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

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

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

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +11.5	-105
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+450
Total	Under 229.5	-108

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Player Props

Betting on Portland vs. LA Lakers NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jerami Grant is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to finish with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Trail Blazers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jerami Grant	22	3	3	3
Anfernee Simons	21	3	5	3
Malcolm Brogdon	18	4	5	3
Jabari Walker	13	9	2	1
Deandre Ayton	13	10	2	0

Lakers Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Lakers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anthony Davis	27	12	5	0
LeBron James	25	7	8	2
D'Angelo Russell	18	3	7	2
Austin Reaves	18	5	7	2
Rui Hachimura	11	3	1	1

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

Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Trail Blazers vs. Lakers on Sunday January 21, 2024.

Blazers vs. Lakers Game Information

Sunday's action between the Lakers and Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Sunday January 21, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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