Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2025

Los Angeles Lakers (50-31) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (35-46)
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Location: Moda Center, Portland, OR

Previous Games:

  • Lakers: 140-109 win over Houston Rockets

  • Trail Blazers: 103-86 loss to Golden State Warriors

Head-to-Head:

The Lakers have secured the 3rd seed in the Western Conference, and while the Trail Blazers are out of playoff contention, they will look to end the season on a competitive note. The Lakers are coming in with seven wins in their last 10 games, including a dominant victory over the Rockets. Meanwhile, the Blazers are struggling with only three wins in their last 10 games.

Los Angeles Lakers Breakdown:

With Luka Doncic delivering a stellar performance, the Lakers continue to look strong offensively, averaging 121.3 points per game in their last 10 contests. Doncic has been playing at an MVP-caliber level, averaging 29.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 7.0 assists. With a strong supporting cast, the Lakers are a high-powered team that will look to dominate this matchup and finish the regular season with a win.

Key Players:

  • Luka Doncic: 29.9 PPG, 7.1 REB, 7.0 AST

  • LeBron James: 27.8 PPG, 8.0 REB, 8.1 AST

  • Anthony Davis: 25.3 PPG, 12.3 REB

Portland Trail Blazers Breakdown:

The Trail Blazers have not been able to put together consistent wins this season, dropping seven of their last 10 games. Despite a bright spot in Shaedon Sharpe, who’s averaging 23.0 points per game, the Blazers are struggling to keep up with the high-scoring teams in the league. Their defense has been porous, allowing 116.8 points per game in their last 10 games. Without a playoff berth on the line, Portland is playing for pride at this point.

Key Players:

  • Shaedon Sharpe: 23.0 PPG, 32.4% 3P

  • Deni Avdija: 17.0 PPG, 7.3 REB

  • Donovan Clingan: 9.6 REB

Betting Trends:

Los Angeles Lakers:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games

  • The OVER has hit in 13 of their last 19 games

Portland Trail Blazers:

  • 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games

  • 3-7 SU in their last 10 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Los Angeles Lakers 118 – Portland Trail Blazers 106

Our Best Bet:

Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 (-110)

With their high-powered offense and the Trail Blazers’ struggles to keep pace, the Lakers should cover the -4.5 spread in this matchup. Expect the Lakers to finish the season strong, with a comfortable victory over Portland.

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