Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Spread, Picks and Prediction - October 23 | 2022-23 NBA Season | It's Dame Dolla vs The King

In the first few games of the season, two Western Conference teams that are off to drastically different starts face off on the hardwood in the City of Angels. The Portland Trail Blazers are on the move as they head to Los Angeles to play the Lakers on Sunday.

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Trail Blazers vs Lakers Betting Odds

Teams	Money line	Spread	Over/Under
Portland Trail Blazers	+130	+3 (-110)	Over 224 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers	-150	-3 (-110)	Under 224 (-110)

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Trail Blazers vs Lakers Match Details

Fixture: Trail Blazers at Lakers

Date and Time: Sunday, October 23 at 3.40 PM ET

Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

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Trail Blazers vs Lakers Key Stats

At home on Friday night, Portland defeated the Suns 113-111 in overtime despite being a five-point underdog. Los Angeles came up short against the nearby Clippers on Thursday night, losing by a score of 103-97, failing to cover as a five-point underdog.

The Lakers hold a 125–112 advantage in the teams' all-time regular season series. The teams split their four meetings last season, with the Trail Blazers winning their most recent game at home on February 9, 2022, 107-105.

The Trail Blazers outrebounded their opponents 48-41 and shot 43.9% overall, including 10 of 29 from beyond the arc. The game's deciding factor came down to free throw shooting, with Portland making 31 of 36 attempts while Phoenix only made 15 of 21. With 41 points and seven rebounds, Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers to victory.

With 114 points scored per game this season, the Trail Blazers rank 13th in the league in scoring offense. With 46 rebounds per game, Portland is tied for 10th in the league in rebounding.

With 17 assists per game this year, Portland is tied for 28th in assists. In terms of scoring defense, the Trail Blazers rank eleventh, surrendering 109.5 points per game.

The Lakers were demolished 58-38 on the glass and shot a dreadful 35.1% from the field, including a miserable nine out of 45 attempts from beyond the arc. Lonnie Walker IV led the Lakers with 26 points in the defeat.

With 103 points per game, the Lakers are tied for 27th in the NBA in scoring offense. With 43 rebounds per game and 23 assists per game, Los Angeles ranks 18th in both categories.

With 113 points allowed per game, the Lakers are tied for 16th in the NBA in scoring defense. With 25.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and seven assists per game this season, LeBron James ranks second on the squad.

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Trail Blazers vs Lakers Best Picks and Prediction

In their first two games, the Lakers' offensive performance was abysmal. In the loss against the Clippers on Thursday night, Nunn, Westbrook, and Beverley shot a combined 1 for 25 from the field. Los Angeles is still being forced to depend too heavily on James and Davis, which was a concern last year when injuries decimated the squad.

Despite appearing to be in the midst of a rebuild, Portland have won their first two games of the season, including a convincing victory against Phoenix in their last game. The Trail Blazers, led by Lillard in the first week of the season, have been a pleasant surprise.

The addition of Simons and Grant provided the Trail Blazers with additional scoring options, and Nurkic's return gives Portland a boost. After witnessing the Lakers play terrible basketball in their first two games, you have to lean towards Portland since they currently have more cohesion than the Lakers.

Prediction: Trail Blazers +3 (-110)

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