The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped four of their last five games, but they\u2019ll be shorthanded tonight as they search for a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n
Both teams are playing the first legs of back-to-back sets, and my Lakers vs. Trail Blazers predictions expect a low-scoring game, with young center Donovan Clingan active on the glass.<\/p>\n
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Here are my best free NBA picks<\/a> for this showdown at Moda Center on Saturday, January 17.<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers prediction<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers best bet: Donovan Clingan Over 11.5 rebounds (+100)<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan<\/a> is pulling down a career-high 10.7 boards per game this season, but he’s averaged 11.9 rebounds across his last eight games. In that span, Clingan has secured 12+ rebounds five times, including 12 in his last game out.<\/p>\n Deandre Ayton<\/a> and Jaxson Hayes<\/a> are both questionable, giving Clingan a favorable matchup against a banged-up Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> frontcourt. The Lakers will be without their two leading scorers. The Portland Trail Blazers<\/a> will likely be missing its top scorer and will potentially be without its second-leading scorer.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n I\u2019m expecting a low-scoring game and plenty of missed shots from two banged-up rosters. That should lead to ample rebounding opportunities for the second-year man out of UConn.<\/p>\n Clingan has averaged 11.2 rebounds per game at home compared to 10.2 on the road. Given his favorable matchup at Moda Center, I\u2019ll take the Over at even money.<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers same-game parlay<\/p>\n Austin Reaves is still out, and Luka Doncic will sit out Saturday, too. With so much offensive firepower on the sideline, someone else will need to step up for the Lakers.<\/p>\n Jake LaRavia<\/a> has averaged 14.1 points across his last nine games as a starter, and he scored at least 16 points five times in that span, including two straight.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Without its two leading scorers, Los Angeles will struggle to score points in this one. Likewise, Portland is expected to be without leading scorer Deni Avdija<\/a>, and second-leading scorer Jerami Grant<\/a> is questionable.<\/p>\n The Lakers have hit the Under in six of their last 10, and the Blazers have gone Under in seven of 10.<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers SGP<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan Over 11.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Jake LaRavia Over 15.5 points<\/p>\n Our “from downtown” SGP: James Dishes<\/p>\n King James is dishing just 6.9 assists per game this season, and he’s recorded nine or more in just six of 22 appearances. <\/p>\n I’ll take my chances on the Over with plus-money odds as Luka Doncic is sidelined. Doncic is averaging 8.7 assists per game, and with him out of action, LeBron James<\/a> should be the team’s primary facilitator tonight.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers SGP<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan Over 11.5 rebounds<\/p>\n Jake LaRavia Over 15.5 points<\/p>\n LeBron James Over 8.5 assists<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers odds<\/p>\n Spread: Los Angeles +3.5 (-110) | Portland -3.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Moneyline: Los Angeles +135 | Portland -160<\/p>\n Over\/Under: Over 223.5 (-110) | Under 223.5 (-110)<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers betting trend to know<\/p>\n The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+15.15 Units \/ 29% ROI). Find more\u00a0NBA betting trends<\/a> for Lakers vs. Trail Blazers.<\/p>\n How to watch Lakers vs Trail Blazers<\/p>\n Location<\/p>\n Moda Center, Portland, OR<\/p>\n Date<\/p>\n Saturday, January 17, 2026<\/p>\n Tip-off<\/p>\n 10:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n TV<\/p>\n NBA TV<\/p>\n Lakers vs Trail Blazers latest injuries<\/p>\n Not intended for use in MA. 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