Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers 2/13/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Los Angeles Lakers will go against the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action in Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, on Monday, February 13, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET.
The Los Angeles Lakers (26-31, 26-30-1 ATS) defeated Golden State 109-103 on Saturday to end a three-game winless skid. This was the first of the club’s two-game road trip, which ends on Monday in Portland.
The Lakers improved to 13-17 on the road this year with the victory. The team’s field goal percentage was 44.9%, but they prevailed in this contest at the foul line, as they went 21-26 to Golden State’s 11-12.
In his first match with the Lakers, Russell had an immediate effect, collecting 15 points and dishing out six assists in just 35 minutes.
Lebron James did not play and is still listed as questionable, but Anthony Davis produced a double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds to make up for his absence, while Dennis Schroder picked up the slack with 26 points.
Los Angeles is two matches behind Oklahoma City for the final playoff position in the Western Conference, where it now occupies the 13th spot.
Los Angeles is generating 117.0 points per game this season, ranking ninth nationally, and 106.3 points per 100 possessions.
The issue is that this team’s defense is not very strong, ranking 27th with 118.3 points allowed per game and being marginally worse in the conference (allowed 118.3 per game).
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches.
- The LA Lakers are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games with Portland.
- The Lakers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games over the Trail Blazers.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Predictions 2/13/2023
In the fourth quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder led by two points but the Portland Trail Blazers (27-29, 28-27-1 ATS) took control from there to win 138-129.
The squad dropped their third game in a five-game homestand, going 1-2 in the previous 3 matches. Portland’s home record is 15-13.
Damien Lillard finished with a total of 38 points and 9 assists. He scored at least 33 points in three of his last four games.
While Oklahoma City shot 56.6% of the game, including 12-24 from the three-point range and 32-35 from the free-throw line, Portland shot 55.3% of the game overall.
This continues a disturbing pattern for the squad, as they lost four consecutive matches in which they allowed at least 122 points.
Portland ranks 12th overall among offenses generating 114.9 points per game with 101.5 points per 100 possessions. However, they performed better in conference play, scoring 117.1 points per game while surrendering 116.1.
- The Portland Trail Blazers are 7-13 ATS in their last 20 matches.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of the T-Blazers’ last 10 games with the LA Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers. The NBA pick for this game is the Los Angeles Lakers. It would make sense to take Portland if this match was played last week, especially with James likely out.
However, the dynamics of this club changed when D’Angelo Russell joined. Now that they have a point guard they can rely on to guide the team and create plays for five or six different players, the Lakers have a strong leader. Furthermore, no one can be stopped in Portland.
Los Angeles showed to be fairly formidable offensively, scoring 129 points or more in three of their last six matches, yet this squad is in a terrible defensive slump.
They defeated Portland in their last two games, and they’ll probably reach third place. The Los Angeles Lakers will win by a predicted score of 121-117.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers 2/13/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
TV: SPEC
NBA Odds: Los Angeles Lakers +2.5
NBA Totals: 238