The Blazers will play the Lakers on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 83.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 89.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Portland Trail Blazers - The Portland Trail Blazers currently have a 3-13 record as an away team. That standing puts them 10th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 10-5 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Portland Trail Blazers currently rank 21st (108.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 14th averaging 111.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.3 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, ranking them 8th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have notched a 4-4 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 6-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Portland Trail Blazers have a 11-21 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 18-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye scurvy dogs! The Portland Trail Blazers be comin' to...take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle on the hardwood...
The fans in the Lakers' arena be rowdy and ready for...a showdown with the struggling Trail Blazers...who have a dismal 11-21 overall record this season...
Los Angeles be sittin' pretty with an 18-14 overall record...and a 6-2 division record, while Portland be laggin' behind at...4-4 in their division...
The Trail Blazers be scorin' an average of 108.1 points per...game, but the Lakers be outscorin' them with 111.9 points per game...
See you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team plunder the victory!
Best Blazers at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Portland Trail Blazers | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Portland Trail Blazers are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Portland Trail Blazers are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Blazers
Lakers
10:40pm EST | +7.5 -115-7.5 -105 |
Underdog Portland Trail Blazers - Portland Trail Blazers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Portland Trail Blazers underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Blazers
Lakers
Game to Overtime
10:40pm EST | Yes +1250No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 116.5 o -105116.5 u -120Bet |
Blazers
Team Total Points
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 108.5 o -115108.5 u -110Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 25.5 o -13025.5 u -105Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Reddish
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 3.5 o -1303.5 u +100Bet |
Dalton Knecht
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1109.5 u -120Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13515.5 u +100Bet |
Deni Avdija
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Max Christie
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -120Bet |
Scoot Henderson
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -125Bet |
Shaedon Sharpe
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
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Toumani Camara
Points Scored
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Anfernee Simons
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 27.5 u -12027.5 o -110Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 42.5 u -12042.5 o -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 35.5 u -12035.5 o -115Bet |
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Deandre Ayton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -125Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 45.5 u -12045.5 o -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 21.5 o -13021.5 u -105Bet |
Toumani Camara
Points, Rebounds & Assists
POR at LAL 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 18 | 14 | 0.563 | +10.5 | 10-5 | 8-9 | 6-2 | 15-7 | 111.9 | 114.3 | -2.4 | L1 | 6-4 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 11 | 21 | 0.344 | +17.5 | 8-8 | 3-13 | 4-4 | 10-19 | 108.1 | 117.3 | -9.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
Portland Trail Blazers & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Portland Trail Blazers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blazers | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +3500 Bet |
Portland Trail Blazers & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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