LiontipsLakers vs Portland. NBA Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
The Lakers have slowed down and haven't looked their best in the last three games. They lost to Minnesota and Miami without much resistance, but they had a chance against Atlanta. The regulation time ended in a tie, but the Lakers still lost in overtime with a score of 132:134.
Despite the defeat, the team from Los Angeles remained in tenth place in the Western Conference. The Lakers have 12 won matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Jarrett Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves, Christian Wood.
Interesting facts for betting
The Lakers have been successful in matches against Portland. The Lakers have beaten the Pathfinders in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Probable lineup: Davis - Knecht, Vincent - Hachimura, James.
Current form
In the previous match, Portland suffered a crushing defeat from Utah. The Pathfinders played terribly in defense and lost to their opponent with a score of 99:141. The best players for the Trail Blazers were Dalano Banton and Jeremy Grant. Each of them scored 19 points.
Thus, the team from Oregon suffered its 15th defeat of the season. In the Western Conference standings, the team occupies 13th place.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out: Robert Williams, Mathis Thybulle.
Interesting facts for betting
Portland has been terrible on the road, losing too many times. For example, the Trail Blazers have lost 7 of their last 8 road games.
Probable line-up : Ayton - Simons, Sharp - Kamara, Grant.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Lakers win
In the last three head-to-head meetings, the "lake" team won the opening segment
1.80Bet 1st quarter: total over 55.5 points
In 2 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings, more than 55 points were scored in the first quarter
1.85Tip and bets
In the previous match, Portland lost to Utah with a huge difference in the score. Then the Pathfinders played at home. Now they will have to play the Lakers on the road. This is a more dangerous opponent who can repeat the result of the last match. Most likely, the team from Oregon has no chance in Los Angeles.
Our prediction is Lakers with a handicap of (-8.5) points at 1.91
Bet on total
Portland has huge problems with their attacking play. In the previous match, the Pathfinders did not even score 100 points. Given this, we doubt that the meeting will be a high-flying one.
Forecast - total under 228.5 points for 1.63
Bet on statistics
Ayton failed only in the last game. Before that, DeAndre was quite successful in attack. We expect him to score more than 15 points.
Prediction - Deandre Ayton: Total over 15.5 points at 1.78
