Trail Blazers set for road game with Kobe and Lakers
Coming off a disappointing 114-110 loss in their last game, Los Angeles has a chance to get on the winning track Tuesday at home.
Sporting a 26-26 overall record and a 3-4 mark within the division, the Lakers aim to knock the Trail Blazers (3-8 in the division) for a loss.
The roadies are big underdogs here, getting 10 points from oddsmakers. The Lakers sport a 26-26 record, while the Trail Blazers are 18-33. The total opened at 192.
Last time out, the Trail Blazers lost to the Hornets 102-86 as 9-point underdogs. That contest went as a push against the closing total.
The Lakers, meanwhile, will try to forget an 114-110 loss at the hands of the Hawks, a game where they were favorites by 9.5. The total score went over the total.
With the league`s #30-ranked offence, Portland either needs a breakout game or it`s up to the defence to keep them in this one. The Trail Blazers average just 88.7 points per game.
Some trends to consider:
Portland is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Portland is 1-3-1 OU in its last 5 away
Portland is 1-3-1 OU in its last 5 games
Portland is 1-4-0 ATS in its last 5 away games
Los Angeles are 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 at home
Los Angeles are 15-6-0 SU in its last 21 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Los Angeles are 8-4-0 OU in its last 12 games
Los Angeles are 4-2-0 ATS in its last 6 games after being 7.5 to 10 point favorites
Next up:
Portland home to Charlotte, Wednesday, February 22
LA Lakers home to Sacramento, Thursday, February 23
