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Los Angeles @ Portland

Current Records: Los Angeles 21-25; Portland 21-24

What to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they must head out on the road. They will square off against the Portland Trail Blazers at 9 p.m. ET Sunday at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. The Lakers are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 118.09 points per contest.

Los Angeles escaped with a win this past Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies by the margin of a single free throw, 122-121. Los Angeles' success was spearheaded by the efforts of point guard Dennis Schroder, who had 19 points and eight assists along with eight boards, and point guard Russell Westbrook, who had 29 points and six assists in addition to five rebounds. Schroder hadn't helped his team much against the Sacramento Kings this past Wednesday, so this was a nice turnaround for him.

Meanwhile, Portland came up short against the Philadelphia 76ers this past Thursday, falling 105-95. Point guard Damian Lillard put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted a double-double on 25 points and 11 dimes along with six boards.

Los Angeles is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those betting on them against the spread shouldn't have high expectations for them since the team is 8-16-2 ATS when expected to lose.

Los Angeles didn't have too much trouble with Rip City at home in the teams' previous meeting last November as they won 128-109. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lakers since the squad won't have home-court advantage. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter -- Portland, Oregon
  • TV: ROOT Sports Northwest
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $58.29

Odds

The Trail Blazers are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Trail Blazers as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Portland have won 19 out of their last 31 games against Los Angeles.

  • Nov 30, 2022 - Los Angeles 128 vs. Portland 109
  • Oct 23, 2022 - Portland 106 vs. Los Angeles 104
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Portland 107 vs. Los Angeles 105
  • Feb 02, 2022 - Los Angeles 99 vs. Portland 94
  • Dec 31, 2021 - Los Angeles 139 vs. Portland 106
  • Nov 06, 2021 - Portland 105 vs. Los Angeles 90
  • May 07, 2021 - Portland 106 vs. Los Angeles 101
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Los Angeles 102 vs. Portland 93
  • Dec 28, 2020 - Portland 115 vs. Los Angeles 107
  • Aug 29, 2020 - Los Angeles 131 vs. Portland 122
  • Aug 24, 2020 - Los Angeles 135 vs. Portland 115
  • Aug 22, 2020 - Los Angeles 116 vs. Portland 108
  • Aug 20, 2020 - Los Angeles 111 vs. Portland 88
  • Aug 18, 2020 - Portland 100 vs. Los Angeles 93
  • Jan 31, 2020 - Portland 127 vs. Los Angeles 119
  • Dec 28, 2019 - Los Angeles 128 vs. Portland 120
  • Dec 06, 2019 - Los Angeles 136 vs. Portland 113
  • Apr 09, 2019 - Portland 104 vs. Los Angeles 101
  • Nov 14, 2018 - Los Angeles 126 vs. Portland 117
  • Nov 03, 2018 - Los Angeles 114 vs. Portland 110
  • Oct 18, 2018 - Portland 128 vs. Los Angeles 119
  • Mar 05, 2018 - Portland 108 vs. Los Angeles 103
  • Dec 23, 2017 - Portland 95 vs. Los Angeles 92
  • Nov 02, 2017 - Portland 113 vs. Los Angeles 110
  • Mar 26, 2017 - Portland 97 vs. Los Angeles 81
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Portland 105 vs. Los Angeles 98
  • Jan 10, 2017 - Portland 108 vs. Los Angeles 87
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Portland 118 vs. Los Angeles 109
  • Jan 23, 2016 - Portland 121 vs. Los Angeles 103
  • Nov 28, 2015 - Portland 108 vs. Los Angeles 96
  • Nov 22, 2015 - Portland 107 vs. Los Angeles 93