Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers 10/18/18 - NBA Betting Odds & Picks
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
NBA: 10:30 PM EST
Oct. 18, 2018
TV: TNT
Latest Odds : POR -3 Total 222
The Lakers are looking up on the year, but the preseason could be something that is going to show up for the Lakers and this could be an issue as the Lakers finished the preseason at 3-3 in the last six. The Lakers have managed to get LeBron James from the Cavs and if he is able to really play strong in this game he could help guide the Lakes to the potential wins they could have.
The Lakers are looking to see if LeBron can come up big time like he did in Cleveland. Last season LeBron was able to put in 27.5 points a game and that was in 82 games played during the regular season with an average of 36.9 minutes a game.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to have a start to the season on the right foot here, but that could be a challenge for the team as they are coming into the game here. However, the Trail Blazers did not make much of a change to the roster from last season and that could prove to be difficult for the team to really improve.
The Trail Blazers have been looking to Damian Lillard to lead the team. Lillard last season was able to lead the Trail Blazers with a total of 26.9 points a game last year.
Recent Betting Trends:
Lakers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Trail Blazers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Lakers last 12 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Trail Blazers last 6 Thursday games.
Free Betting Pick: Portland Trail Blazers -3
The Trail Blazers are a team that has been playing together for quite some time. However, the Trail Blazers are also going to be able to upset the Lakers here as LeBron is not projected to be a player in this game, but the Trail Blazers are at full strength and that will definitely help the team here. Final Score, Portland Trail Blazers win 109-99.