Lakers vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks Today | Sunday, Jan. 21

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks for Sunday, Jan. 21

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Sunday, Jan. 21
10 p.m.
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Pick: Under 227.5 (-110)
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Here's everything you need to know about Trail Blazers vs. Lakers on Sunday, Jan. 21 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.

Let's get to our Trail Blazers vs. Lakers prediction and pick.


Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction

Pick: Under 227.5 (-110)

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Trail Blazers Betting Outlook

The Trail Blazers have actually covered in three straight games and are coming off back to back wins so they are entering this game with momentum. Still, we must monitor the injury report as many of their veterans are rumored to be on the trade block.

We also have their two starting guards in Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson listed as questionable heading into this one.

Scoot Henderson has struggled massively this year and has been a decidedly negative impact player all season long. Maybe he can turn it around, but there have been virtually no flashes all season long.


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Lakers Betting Outlook

The Lakers should be able to score at will against this awful defense that ranks 27th in opponent rim rate allowed. The Lakers rank second in offensive rim rate so this is certainly a massive edge for them.


Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Picks, Odds

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Sunday, Jan 21
10:00pm ET
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Trail Blazers Odds
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+11
-110
227.5
-105o / -115u
+390
Lakers Odds
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-11
-110
227.5
-105o / -115u
-520
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The current number of -10.5 is spot-on given the plethora of injuries and questionable players in the Blazers lineup. If all of their key vets play, this should be closer to +9.5 or +9. I think the value might be on under 227.5 as the Trail Blazers continue to play at a snail's pace.

They have one of the lowest transition rates in the NBA and Chauncey Billups has clearly made an effort to slow the game down for his young players.

If the Blazers can force the Lakers to play in the halfcourt, I think they have enough rim protection in Deandre Ayton to help this game go under the 227.5. Play this down to 226.

Pick: Under 227.5 (-110)

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