NBA Odds: Trail Blazers-Lakers prediction, odds and pick

The Portland Trail Blazers are in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. Damien Lillard is injured and is targeting a return on Sunday, Dec 4. The Lakers are 7-12 on season and last in the Western Conference. They are coming off a loss against the Pacers. Lebron James and Anthony Davis are probable for tonight's game.

The Trail Blazers are 21st in defensive rating and need to improve their offense to cover the spread against the Lakers. Anfernee Simons is averaging 23.9 points per game and is 15th in the NBA in scoring. If Simon scores another big game, and others like Jerami Grant and Jusuf Nurkic step up, the Blazers will be in this game until the end.

Lakers are going to play the Trail Blazers without Lillard. The first time they met, Lard scored 41 points. Now, the Lakers have Simons, Nurkic, and Grant to worry about.

The Lakers have a problem with finishing off games late in the game. Russ is playing well off the bench and is shooting 55%. The Lakers need to win to keep their momentum. They need a crucial win at the end of November and into December.

Portland Trail Blazers are 5.5 points behind Los Angeles Lakers.

The final NBA odds and pick are the Trail Blazers +5.5 (-108)