When: Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 at 10:40pm E.T.

Where: Crypto Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Lakers -3.5.

Total: 223.

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Trailblazers Spotlight

The Portland Trailblazers just lost their second-straight game, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite being 3.5-point favorites. Offensively on the road, the Trailblazers rank 24th in points per game, 19th in field goal percentage, and 22nd in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Trailblazers rank 25th in points allowed, 28th in field goal percentage, 26th in 3-point shooting, and 8th in rebounding. 

Lakers Spotlight

The Los Angeles Lakers just lost their third-straight, this time to the Atlanta Hawks while failing to keep it within the 7.5-point spread. Offensively at home, the Lakers rank 9th in points per game, 7th in field goal percentage, and 17th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Lakers rank 28th in points allowed, 17th in field goal percentage, 16th in 3-point shooting, and 30th in rebounding. 

Final Say

The Lakers are coming off a rough six-game road trip, losers of three-straight and four of their last six. But this time around they need to get back in the win column and snap their losing streak at home. Portland is coming into this one losing four of their last five games, while they haven’t been profitable against the Lakers going 5-11 ATS in their last 16 meetings. They also haven’t fared well against the West, going 5-15 ATS in their last 20 versus a Western opponent. The Lakers have played well at home lately winning five of their last seven there, while going 4-1 SU in their last five at home against the Trailblazers. Lay the small points and back the Lakers at home tonight.

Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5