Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Predictions and Odds - Dec 31, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers clash in the NBA at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, starting at 10:30PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Trail Blazers vs. Lakers, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

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Who will win Trail Blazers vs. Lakers?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lakers a 67% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lakers are -5.5 favorites versus the Trail Blazers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Trail Blazers (+5.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds on offer at -110.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Lakers at -222, which means you can risk $222 to win $100, for a total payout of $322, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

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According to DimersBOT, the Trail Blazers (+5.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 227.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Trail Blazers vs. Lakers

• Spread: Trail Blazers +5.5 at -110 with BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Trail Blazers Win at +210 with FanDuel Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 227.5 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

While the Lakers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Portland vs. LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena this Friday has the Lakers winning 116-111.

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Trail Blazers vs. Lakers on Friday December 31, 2021.

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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers 2021 Game Info

When do the Lakers play the Trail Blazers?

• Date: Friday December 31, 2021
• Time: 10:30PM EST / 7:30PM PST
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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