Lakers vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 3, 2025, 3:33AM | Published: Jan 1, 2025, 11:15PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, beginning at 2:30pm AEDT.
Led by star players LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura, the Lakers are up against a Trail Blazers team that includes Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons and Deni Avdija.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Trail Blazers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's LA Lakers vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lakers a 73% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $1.37, Trail Blazers $3.20
- Line: Lakers -7 ($1.95), Trail Blazers +7 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $1.37 and the Trail Blazers at $3.20.
The Lakers are 7-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+7) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lakers and the Trail Blazers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 225-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $1.37 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers -7 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Trail Blazers best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Lakers prevailing 116-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Portland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Lakers vs Trail Blazers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists, while Deandre Ayton is projected to finish with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Lakers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 25 | 8 | 10 |
| Austin Reaves | 19 | 5 | 6 |
| Rui Hachimura | 14 | 5 | 2 |
| Max Christie | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Dalton Knecht | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 19 | 12 | 2 |
| Anfernee Simons | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Deni Avdija | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 16 | 4 | 3 |
| Scoot Henderson | 13 | 3 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the LA Lakers vs Portland match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Lakers and Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 2:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Friday 3 January 2025
- Time: 2:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Portland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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