The Trail Blazers are currently 3-13 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Lakers have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home.

The Portland Trail Blazers have allowed opposing SGs to average 35.5 PRAs this season, and this is a strong matchup for Reaves against an exploitable defense. Austin Reaves Over 29.5 points+rebounds+assists Deandre Ayton Over 9.5 rebounds Deni Avdija Over 25.5 points+rebounds+assists

The Portland Trail Blazers head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles in a Western conference matchup. The Trail Blazers are 11-21, which lands them in 13th place in the west. The Lakers are faring a bit better, with an 18-14 record, which lands them in seventh place.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 3. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Here is the prediction, probable starting lineups, and injury updates for the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game.

Although the Lakers fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-110 on Tuesday due to some hot shooting from the Cavs, they have won six of their last nine games and have recovered nicely after a nasty stretch a few weeks ago.