Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/25
At 10:00 ET, the Los Angeles Lakers (-157) will travel to the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (+132). The Lakers are currently favored by 3 points and the over/under line is set at 226.5.
Los Angeles (32-21) is currently on a 2 game losing streak and sits 5th in the Western Conference. Portland (23-32) has lost 3 straight and is 13th in the West.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3
This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 20th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-116 in favor of the Lakers.
- Our projections have LeBron James finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
- From the field, we have the Lakers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.4% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will Los Angeles Be The Talk of Moda Center?
The Lakers fell to 32-21 on the season after a 100-97 loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Despite being favored by 13 points at home, Los Angeles couldn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 197 fell well short of the 230.5 O/U line.
The Lakers started strong with a 12-0 run, leading 48-37 at halftime. However, they were outscored 32-18 in the 3rd quarter. Los Angeles fought back in the 4th, but both teams scored 31 points, leaving the Lakers just short of a comeback.
The Lakers struggled offensively in their 100-97 loss to the Hornets, shooting just 41.1% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also off, hitting only 29.4%, though they did make 15 threes overall.
LeBron James led the way with 26 points, including 16 in the 4th quarter, and added 11 assists and 7 rebounds. Rui Hachimura contributed 17 points, while Luka Dončić had 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting just 27.8%.
Despite a strong defensive effort, the Lakers fell to the Hornets, allowing 100 points on Wednesday. They held Charlotte to just 21 points in the 1st quarter and 16 in the 2nd, but the Hornets broke through with 32 points in the 3rd and 31 in the 4th. Overall, the Lakers limited the Hornets to 36% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Hornets hit 18 threes at a 34% clip. The Lakers sent Charlotte to the line 17 times, where they made 16 free throws. On the boards, the Lakers gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 4 blocks.
Will the Trail Blazers Win at Moda Center?
The Trail Blazers fell to 23-32 on the season after a 132-121 road loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday. Portland entered the game as +9 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 253, surpassing the O/U line of 231.5 by 21.5 points.
Portland’s slow start saw them down 40-27 after the 1st quarter and 75-56 at halftime. They outscored Denver 35-32 in the 3rd and 30-25 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
Anfernee Simons led the Trail Blazers with 26 points and 6 assists in their 132-121 loss to the Nuggets, shooting 47.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes. Donovan Clingan and Jabari Walker each added 17 points, with Walker shooting 85.7% and connecting on 3 threes at 100% efficiency.
Portland hit 14 threes at a 36.8% clip, finishing with a 45.7% overall shooting percentage. Shaedon Sharpe scored 11 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Toumani Camara added 7 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Nuggets, allowing 132 points on 51% shooting. Portland gave up 40 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, though they tightened up in the 4th, allowing 25 points.
From beyond the arc, the Nuggets hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. The Blazers sent Denver to the line 24 times, where they made 19 free throws. Portland finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 7 steals, and 6 blocks.