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Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction and Preview

Los Angeles Lakers 3-0
vs
Portland Trail Blazers 2-0
Los Angeles

Our picks

Free picks
  • Winner Free pick Portland Trail Blazers
    Model probability 47% 53%
  • First half Free pick Portland Trail Blazers ahead
    Model probability 58% 80% 60%
  • Total points Free pick Around the league average(league average 231.5)
    Model probability Over 221.5 83%Over 231.5 59%Over 241.5 45%
  • Los Angeles Lakers points Free pick Around the league average(league average 115.5)
    Model probability Over 109.5 98%Over 115.5 32%Over 121.5 26%
  • Portland Trail Blazers points Free pick Around the league average(league average 115.5)
    Model probability Over 109.5 82%Over 115.5 76%Over 121.5 10%

Players

PTSREBAST
Austin Reaves Under 22.5 22% Under 4.5 24% Under 5.5 14%
Luka Dončić Under 33.5 63% Under 7.5 99% Under 8.5 34%
Collin Sexton Under 15.5 46% Under 2.5 71% Under 3.5 92%
Toumani Camara Under 12.5 55% Under 5.5 17% Under 2.5 91%
Jrue Holiday Under 16.5 69% Under 4.5 37% Under 6.5 53%
Deni Avdija Under 24.5 73% Under 6.5 19% Under 6.5 85%

Over or under each player's season average (the line), for the three players a side we expect to play the most minutes.

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Why this pick?

Our model goes with the Portland Trail Blazers, and its main reason is the injury report, which it reads against Los Angeles. On the other side sits the obvious: the Lakers are 7th of 30 on team rating to Portland's 11th, are 3‑0 with a 2‑0 home record and have won three in a row. Portland's own report is not clean either, with Shaedon Sharpe out and Scoot Henderson and Branden Carlson questionable. The case for the pick still comes out heavier, helped by three days of rest against one and by three wins in the last five meetings between the two. The call is narrow.

Total points: Our model calls the total average. What lifts it is these two teams' games yielding more points per possession than a standard NBA game; what pulls it down is that both sides play at a slower pace than most and the absences on the injury report lower expected scoring.

Game summary

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers is the NBA Regular season matchup on Tuesday 27 October 2026, and our model goes with a Portland Trail Blazers win while placing the total points around the league average.

Latest news

Official injury report

Los Angeles Lakers

No player who matters is listed.

Portland Trail Blazers

  • Questionable Scoot Henderson (rotation regular)
  • Out Shaedon Sharpe (rotation regular)
  • Questionable Branden Carlson (rotation regular)

The report of 27 Oct, 22:00 (US Eastern time), players with real minutes only.

Last five games

Los Angeles Lakers

  • W 132-123 at Utah Jazz (A) 25 Oct
  • W 125-117 vs LA Clippers (H) 24 Oct
  • W 127-105 vs Golden State Warriors (H) 22 Oct

Portland Trail Blazers

  • W 128-120 at Sacramento Kings (A) 24 Oct
  • W 124-83 vs Phoenix Suns (H) 22 Oct

Most recent first, all games of the season, overtime included.

Team facts

LALPOR
Record 3-0 2-0
At home 2-0 1-0
On the road 1-0 1-0
Conference 2 of 15, Western Conference 4 of 15, Western Conference
Streak Won 3 in a row Won 2 in a row
Days of rest 1 3
Our team rating #7 of 30 #11 of 30
Pace #24 of 30 #18 of 30

Last meetings

  • 18 Jan 2026Portland Trail Blazers 132-116 Los Angeles Lakers
  • 4 Nov 2025Portland Trail Blazers 115-123 Los Angeles Lakers
  • 28 Oct 2025Los Angeles Lakers 108-122 Portland Trail Blazers
  • 13 Apr 2025Portland Trail Blazers 109-81 Los Angeles Lakers
  • 21 Feb 2025Portland Trail Blazers 102-110 Los Angeles Lakers

Game details

Stage
NBA, Regular season
Tip-off
City
Los Angeles

Questions and answers

What time is Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers tips off at 03:00 UK time (23:00 US Eastern time) on Tuesday 27 October 2026, US date.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction: who will win?

Our model picks Portland Trail Blazers to win, a narrow call. The main reason is the absences on the injury report. It sees the total points around the league average.

Who is out for Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers?

The official NBA injury report lists Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers): questionable; Shaedon Sharpe (Portland Trail Blazers): out; Branden Carlson (Portland Trail Blazers): questionable.

How are Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers doing this season?

Los Angeles Lakers are 3-0; Portland Trail Blazers are 2-0.

When did Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers last meet?

On 2026-01-18: Portland Trail Blazers 132-116 Los Angeles Lakers.

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