Lakers vs. Trail Blazers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – November 17, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 7, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers (6-6) and the Portland Trail Blazers (3-8) take the floor at Moda Center in a game on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET on ROOT. The Lakers are 8.5-point favorites in the game. A 223.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Lakers -8.5 223.5

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Injury Report as of November 17

Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Patella), Anthony Davis: Probable (Hip), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Heel), LeBron James: Questionable (Calf), Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee)

Trail Blazers: Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Scoot Henderson: Out (Ankle), Anfernee Simons: Out (Thumb), Malcolm Brogdon: Questionable (Hamstring)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Trail Blazers (+8.5)
Total Pick Under (223.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Stat Rankings

Lakers Avg. (Rank) Trail Blazers Avg. (Rank)
112.8 (16th) Points Scored 104.7 (30th)
115.9 (21st) Points Allowed 111.7 (10th)
43.6 (18th) Rebounds 42.5 (21st)
7.8 (29th) Off. Rebounds 11.6 (10th)
10.1 (29th) 3pt Made 10.2 (28th)
25.3 (15th) Assists 21.9 (30th)
14.4 (18th) Turnovers 15.4 (26th)

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Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Anthony Davis 3 25.7 12 2.7 1.7 2.7 1
LeBron James 3 23 10.3 7.3 1 0.7 1.7
D’Angelo Russell 3 14 3.7 7 1 0.3 1.3
Taurean Prince 3 12.7 2 1 0.3 0.7 3
Austin Reaves 3 9.7 4 2.3 1.3 0 1

Trail Blazers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Malcolm Brogdon 4 19.3 4.3 4 0.3 0 2.5
Shaedon Sharpe 4 18 5.3 2.5 1 0.5 2.3
Jerami Grant 4 16.8 4.5 1.3 0.8 1 1
Deandre Ayton 4 8.8 14.8 1.5 1.5 1 0
Scoot Henderson 4 8.3 2.8 4 0.8 0.3 0.3

Betting Trends

  • The Lakers have four wins in 12 games against the spread this season.
  • Los Angeles is winless ATS (0-1) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
  • This year, five of the Lakers’ 12 games have gone over the point total.
  • Seven times so far this season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 223.5 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 223.5 points, 5.3 fewer than the average total in this season’s Lakers contests.
  • The Trail Blazers have beaten the spread five times in 11 games.
  • Portland has won twice ATS (2-3) as a 8.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • The Trail Blazers have seen five of their 11 games hit the over.
  • Portland’s games have finished with over 223.5 points scored five times this season.
  • Trail Blazers games average 216.5 total points, seven fewer than the total for this matchup.

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