Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers 60%, Portland Trail Blazers 40%.
Los Angeles Lakers60%Portland Trail Blazers40%These are our own estimates, not odds.
Our own model Verified 05/11/2026
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Betting Tips
Selections suggested by our editorial team
Over 225.5 points
Both sides are happy in a shootout. Last season 65% of Lakers games and 60% of Portland games went past 225.5, and the last six meetings averaged 230.5 points. Their meeting this season finished 129-136, a combined 265. Our projected 117-113 lands on 230, comfortably clear of the line.
Los Angeles Lakers to win
Our model gives the Lakers a 60% chance here. They shot 50.2% from the field last season against Portland's 45.3%, coughed up fewer turnovers and went 28-13 at home while the Blazers were 18-23 on the road. Back-to-back wins, including 138-117 over Miami, show the attack is humming.
Los Angeles Lakers -3.5
This is the tighter call at 51%. Our projection has the Lakers winning by four, so the line sits right on the edge of it. A four-point win or better pays; a three-point Lakers win or any Portland win loses. Portland taking four of the last six meetings keeps our confidence in check.
Odds can change. Check the sportsbook for the latest odds before you bet.
Verified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Key Stats
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Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Recent Form
v 
Miami Heat138–117W v 
Toronto Raptors131–125W
v Los Angeles Lakers112–95L
v Los Angeles Lakers87–103W v Portland Trail Blazers129–136L
v Portland Trail Blazers110–118W
v Portland Trail Blazers90–112W v 
Memphis Grizzlies103–124L v Portland Trail Blazers129–136W
v Portland Trail Blazers120–128WVerified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers NBA Standings
Los Angeles Lakers finished 4th in the Western Conference last season on 53-29; Portland Trail Blazers were 9th on 42-40.
| # | Team | W-L | GB | Home | Away | L10 | Streak | Div | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 64-17 | – | 34-7 | 30-10 | 7-3 | L2 | 1st | .790 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 61-20 | 3.0 | 32-8 | 29-12 | 8-2 | L1 | 1st | .753 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 54-28 | 10.5 | 28-13 | 26-15 | 10-0 | W12 | 2nd | .659 |
| 4 | Los Angeles LakersHome Los Angeles Lakers is the home team in this article. | 53-29 | 11.5 | 28-13 | 25-16 | 7-3 | W3 | 1st | .646 |
| 5 | Houston Rockets | 52-30 | 12.5 | 30-11 | 22-19 | 9-1 | W1 | 2nd | .634 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 49-33 | 15.5 | 26-15 | 23-18 | 5-5 | W2 | 3rd | .598 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 45-37 | 19.5 | 25-16 | 20-21 | 5-5 | W1 | 2nd | .549 |
| 8 | LA Clippers | 42-40 | 22.5 | 23-18 | 19-22 | 6-4 | W1 | 3rd | .512 |
| 9 | Portland Trail BlazersAway Portland Trail Blazers is the away team in this article. | 42-40 | 22.5 | 24-17 | 18-23 | 7-3 | W2 | 4th | .512 |
| 10 | Golden State Warriors | 37-45 | 27.5 | 22-19 | 15-26 | 3-7 | L3 | 4th | .451 |
| 11 | Dallas Mavericks | 26-55 | 38.0 | 16-25 | 10-30 | 3-7 | W1 | 3rd | .321 |
| 12th to 15th not shown · 4 teams | |||||||||
Sample: last season, final standings
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Head-to-Head
Last 6 meetings
v Portland Trail Blazers129–136 v Los Angeles Lakers132–116 v Los Angeles Lakers115–123 v Portland Trail Blazers108–122 v Los Angeles Lakers109–81 v Los Angeles Lakers102–110Verified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers Match Preview
This week, our basketball predictions give Los Angeles the edge in this NBA game. We predict the Lakers will beat the Trail Blazers 117-113 in the early hours of Saturday morning. Our model gives the hosts the advantage with a 60% chance of winning compared to Portland’s 40%.
Both teams arrive with three-game winning streaks. The Lakers have beaten the Kings 116-103, the Heat 117-138, and the Raptors 125-131. That means they have won by six points or more in the past three matches. The Trail Blazers saw off the Suns 132-119, the Nuggets 118-110, and the Jazz 112-90. These are all victories by 8 points or more against teams struggling in the NBA this season.
We are leaning towards the home side for NBA betting because of their quality. Los Angeles shot 50.2% of the time from the field last season compared to Portland’s 45.3%. Luka Dončić, one of the best basketball players of all time, also tilts the scales. He averaged 33.5 points per game and 8.3 assists last season.
However, the Trail Blazers have won four of the last six meetings with the Lakers. The most recent win was just over a week ago, a 136-129 defeat that handed Los Angeles their first loss of the new season. They have used the glass to great effect in recent games, averaging 14.1 offensive rebounds per game to the Lakers’ 9.4.
Besides picking an outright winner, you can look into over/under betting. Out of all the available lines, over 225.5 looks the strongest play. The last six meetings averaged 230.5 points per game, and our predicted score is 230. Last season, both teams cleared this total in over half their games, and we see that continuing in 2026/27.
Another option in a tight game is a handicap. Handicap betting on the hosts makes the most sense, and the Lakers -3.5 could be a winner. Our model gives this market a 51% chance of success, as it requires Los Angeles to win by four points or more. Anything less and the bet is a failure.
Live betting is never easy in this league, as momentum can shift in a heartbeat. The Lakers are resolute when entering the fourth quarter, conceding 26.5 points on average last season. Portland’s scoring stats drop in this period. That means if the Lakers have a late lead, bet on them to keep it. It won’t have the highest returns, but a late charge from the Trail Blazers is risky for an in-play wager.
While you can find a lot of markets at our online sportsbook, knowing which one to pick is tricky. Our prediction is that the Lakers will win by four points against the Trail Blazers. However, Portland leads the Western Conference with a 6-1 win record, one place higher than the Lakers at 7-2. These are two of the best teams in the NBA this season, so we expect a close game, with Los Angeles winning.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Key Players
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Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Shooting and Box Score
Which side shoots better, and who wins the possession battle?
Los Angeles Lakers shoot better from three (35.9% to 34.3%) and from the floor, but Portland Trail Blazers pull down 5.0 more rebounds a game.
| Los Angeles Lakers |
Per game | Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| 42.0 / 83.7 | Field goals made and attempted | 40.9 / 90.1 |
| 50.2% | Field-goal percentage | 45.3% |
| 11.8 / 32.9 | Three-pointers made and attempted | 14.5 / 42.2 |
| 35.9% | Three-point percentage | 34.3% |
| 20.4 / 26.8 | Free throws made and attempted | 19.3 / 25.2 |
| 76.3% | Free-throw percentage | 76.5% |
| 9.4 | Offensive rebounds | 14.1 |
| 31.5 | Defensive rebounds | 31.9 |
| 41.0 | Total rebounds | 46.0 |
| 25.9 | Assists | 25.2 |
| 8.5 | Steals | 8.3 |
| 4.3 | Blocks | 5.5 |
| 14.5 | Turnovers | 17.3 |
| 18.5 | Personal fouls | 19.9 |
Sample: last season, 82 games
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Points per Game
Points scored and conceded per game. Los Angeles Lakers: sample: 82 games; Portland Trail Blazers: sample: 82 games.
Verified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Points by Quarter
Points scored and conceded by quarter · shared scale across both panels.
Sample: NBA · 2025-26 season · 82 games per team.
Verified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Total Points Lines
Share of games that cleared each total-points line.
| Total points line | Los Angeles Lakers | Portland Trail Blazers | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215.5 | 77% | 79% | 78% |
| 225.5 | 65% | 60% | 62% |
| 235.5 | 37% | 46% | 42% |
Sample: NBA · 2025-26 season · 82 games per team.
Verified 05/11/2026.
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Runs and Trends
Numbers that capture each club's current form.
Sample: NBA · 2026-27 season · 5 games per team.
Verified 05/11/2026.
NBA Fixtures
Regular seasonAll times are Irish time
7 Saturday November
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Wizards00:00Preview
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Celtics00:00Preview
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76ers00:30Preview
v Jazz01:00Preview v 
Thunder01:00Preview
v Raptors01:00Preview
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Timberwolves01:00Preview v 
Spurs03:00PreviewLos Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles Lakers v Portland Trail Blazers kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 03:00 (Ireland Time) at Crypto.com Arena, in the regular season of the NBA.
The fixture is live on RTÉ.
Our prediction is a Lakers win, with our model making them 60% favourites against 40% for Portland. We project a 117-113 scoreline. The Lakers' 50.2% field-goal shooting and 28-13 home record last season give them the edge, though Portland have won four of the last six meetings.
Plenty. Our projection points to around 230 total points, and the last six meetings averaged 230.5. That is why we like the over at 225.5, which 65% of Lakers games and 60% of Portland games cleared last season.
