The'Los Angeles Lakers (26-31) and'Portland Trail Blazers'(27-29) meet Monday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Lakers vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Lakers covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs Saturday in a 109-103 win at the Golden State Warriors. G'Dennis Schroder scored a team-high 26 points as Los Angeles ended a 3-game skid. The Lakers are 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games.
The Trail Blazers failed to cover as 2.5-point home favorites Friday in a 138-129 loss vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. G'Damian Lillard scored 38 points for the Trail Blazers, who have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Portland is 0-3-1 ATS in those last 4 games.
This is their 4th meeting this season. The Lakers lead the season series 2-1 and covered as 6-point road underdogs in a 121-112 win in the most recent meeting Jan. 22.