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The Portland Trail Blazers (11-21) are 7-point underdogs as they look to break a seven-game road slide when they square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (18-14) on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena. The game airs at 10:30 PM ET on SportsNet LA, KATU, and KUNP.
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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final result of Lakers 117, Trail Blazers 108.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-281)
- Total Pick: Over 225 (computer predicts 225.8 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-7)
Recent Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Lakers | -7.5 | 223.5 | -302 | +244 | 107-98 LAL |
| 1/21/2024 | Lakers | -11 | 228 | -525 | +392 | 134-110 LAL |
| 11/17/2023 | Lakers | -9.5 | 226 | -433 | +326 | 107-95 LAL |
| 11/12/2023 | Lakers | -8.5 | 219.5 | -377 | +289 | 116-110 LAL |
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has put together a 15-17-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers have a 3-4 record against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- A total of 15 of Los Angeles' 32 games with a set total have hit the over (46.9%).
- This season, the Lakers have been favored 15 times and won 11, or 73.3%, of those games.
- This season, Los Angeles has won seven of its eight games when favored by at least -281 on the moneyline.
Trail Blazers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Portland is 16-16-0 ATS this year.
- The Trail Blazers are 10-10 against the spread when an underdog by 7 points or more this year.
- A total of 16 of Portland's 32 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
- The Trail Blazers have compiled a 10-20 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 33.3% of those games).
- Portland has a record of 6-14 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +228 or longer (30%).
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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Christian Wood: Out (Knee),
Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring),
Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),
Gabe Vincent: Out (Oblique),
Anthony Davis: Out (Ankle)
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers:
Jerami Grant: Out (Face),
Matisse Thybulle: Questionable (Ankle)
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, KATU, and KUNP
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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