Portland Trail Blazers (4-1) at Los Angeles Lakers (5-2): prediction and pick

Los Angeles Lakers are slight favorites in what looks like a close game at 57% to win. Portland Trail Blazers come in hot, 4-1 in their last 5. Los Angeles Lakers have 2 players listed out or doubtful, and Portland Trail Blazers have 2 players listed out or doubtful. Check the final injury report before betting.

Fair odds: Portland Trail Blazers +131, Los Angeles Lakers -131. Built from ESPN's matchup model.

• Los Angeles Lakers: 3-2 in the last 5 (W L W L W, most recent first)
• Portland Trail Blazers: 4-1 in the last 5 (W L W W W, most recent first)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ziaire Williams (Out), Adou Thiero (Out)

Portland Trail Blazers: Ja Morant (Out), Shaedon Sharpe (Out)

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