Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers

Betting Odds

The Portland Trail Blazers host the LA Lakers on Wednesday, a night after Kobe’s gang destroyed Atlanta.

Questions about the Lakers and their slump heading into the break were answered emphatically in their first game after the break, a 104-80 pounding of the Hawks. They only need to cover 2.5 points at the Rose Garden, but they are just 2-4 ATS past 6 vs Atlanta.

The game pits Portland's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 96.2 PPG, against a Lakers defense that ranks No. 10 at 96.1 PPG. The Trail Blazers field goal percentage has averaged 44.5% so far, less than the Lakers shooters have achieved on the year, 46.8% per game.

Defensively, the Lakers feature the league's No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 97.4 points per game. Portland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 in the league in scoring at home.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 104-80 winner at home against the Hawks. They covered the 8–point spread as favorites, while the combined score (184) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Atlanta was run off the court by the Lakers on Tuesday as Los Angeles blasted the Hawks 104-80 at STAPLES Center.

Portland was a 103-96 winner in its last match at home against the Hornets. They covered the 5.5–point spread as favorites, while the total score of 199 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. LaMarcus Aldridge went off for 34 points and added 7 rebounds leading Portland to a 103-96 win over New Orleans on Wednesday at Rose Garden.

A few Lakers at Trail Blazers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing on the road against Portland
LA Lakers are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games on the road
LA Lakers are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games on the road
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Portland's last 6 games when playing at home against LA Lakers.

Point Spread Pick

I don't think that a home win over the Hawks proves that Lakers are back on track. The Trail Blazers have won 5 straight and if the All Star break didn't take away their edge they should be able to knock off the Lakers.
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