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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NBA Picks
Pick details
| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Portland Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 24-15 | 20-22 |
| Spread | +3.5 -112 | -3.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 223.5 (-112) | Under 223.5 (-108) |
| Where | Moda Center, Portland, OR | |
| When | Saturday, January 17, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA TV | |
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers lost to the Hornets, beat the Hawks, and they play the Raptors next. The Lakers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 115.9 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.3 points and 8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Warriors, beat the Hawks, and they play the Kings next. The Trail Blazers have won 8 of their last 11 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 116.3 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 118.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 26.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last five night games at Moda Center.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last four games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Trail Blazers have lost six of their last 10 games as home favorites following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last five games as road underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Toumani Camara ranks 36th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (2.5) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Jake LaRavia ranks 29th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (16.8).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.7%).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Blake Wesley, Scoot Henderson, Matisse Thybulle, and Kris Murray. Deni Avdija is is questionable.
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves. Jaxson Hayes is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
The Lakers are still banged up and still have issues scoring the ball. The Lakers have lost 4 of their last 5 games and have had issues playing these younger teams that can push the pace and score. The Trail Blazers are one of those teams that can do those things and this young squad continues to build confidence. The Trail Blazers are 7-3 SU and ATS in their last 10 games and we’re seeing improvement on the defensive side. The Trail Blazers are heading in the right direction and have been a team we’ve backed a lot lately. At home, I’ll lay the points.
