Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Pick & Preview – 1/2/2025

• Date: January 2, 2025
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

Betting Odds

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Win Probabilities

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

On Thursday night, the Portland Trail Blazers will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, with tip-off set for 10:30 PM ET. The Trail Blazers enter the game with an 11-21 record, while the Lakers boast an 18-14 mark.

Portland's recent struggles on the road have been alarming, as the team has lost seven consecutive away games. They last took the court three days ago, suffering a 125-103 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers. The extra days of rest may provide a slight advantage, allowing players to recuperate before this pivotal matchup.

In contrast, the Lakers have been performing well at home, winning 10 of their last 15 games at Crypto.com Arena. Despite their recent setback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where they lost 122-110, Los Angeles remains a heavy favorite, with a spread currently set at Lakers -9.0. The Moneyline reflects this sentiment, showing the Lakers at -380, while the Trail Blazers sit at +310. This translates to an implied win probability of 76% for the Lakers and just 24% for the Trail Blazers.

For those looking to place player prop bets, Austin Reaves's Points, Rebounds, and Assists market has garnered significant attention. The prop total opened at Over 28.5, quickly rising to 29.5, indicating that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction

Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 108.7 vs Los Angeles Lakers 118.65

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