Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 8

  • The Lakers are -8.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers
  • Total (Over/Under): 224.5 points
  • Watch the game on KATU | SPEC

The Portland Trail Blazers visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Trail Blazers vs Lakers Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Trail Blazers are 12-10 against the spread, while the Lakers are 9-14 against the spread.


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Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Portland Trail Blazers O
Los Angeles Lakers U

Lakers vs Trail Blazers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Sunday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Trail Blazers and Lakers.

Lakers vs Trail Blazers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Trail Blazers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 68.3% confidence.


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  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 81 games (+25.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 53 games (+18.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 39 away games (+8.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 games (+8.60 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 51 games (+8.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 62 games (+17.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 72 games (+14.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games at home (+10.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+9.33 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 50 of their last 88 games (+9.30 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 12-10 (+1 Units / 3.96% ROI).

  • 8-15 against the Moneyline (+6.25 Units / 26.15% ROI)
  • 10-12 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -12.65% ROI)
  • 12-10 against the Under for game total points (+1 Units / 3.95% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 9-14 (-6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI).

  • 12-11 against the Moneyline (-2.8 Units / -6.07% ROI)
  • 11-12 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI)
  • 12-11 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 88 games (-30.67 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 89 games (-22.20 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 69 games (-19.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 88 games (-17.95 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.80 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 81 games (-37.60 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 53 games (-26.25 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 11 of their last 40 away games (-20.70 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 85 games (-18.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 85 games (-16.95 Units / -19% ROI)

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Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Trail Blazers were 1-11 (.083) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .424

The Trail Blazers are 1-11 (.083) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .468

The Trail Blazers are 20-41 (.328) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Trail Blazers were winless (0-20) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Lakers are 10-4 (.714) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Trail Blazers have allowed 116.4 points per game this season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

The Lakers were 23-13 (.639) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Lakers are 10-4 (.714) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .651

The Lakers were 18-1 (.947) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 50% last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Trail Blazers have a TS% of 48% since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Trail Blazers have an eFG% of 51% in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers have averaged 4.8 second chance points per game (503 points/105 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have averaged 10.2 second chance points per game (533 points/52 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 32.4 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/105 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 6.1 blocks per game (141 blocks/23 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 7.4 steals per game (780 steals/105 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.7

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (3,816 rebounds/105 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (769 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4


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