Los Angeles at Portland

The LA Lakers are hungry for a win after dropping four in a row. LeBron James has had two days to rest after reinjuring his groin muscle the last game. With or without him at 100%, the Lakers are still loaded up front behind power forward Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma is averaging 20.5 points in two games since returning from an ankle injury. The Lakers are 29-15 ATS on the road against teams that force 14 or fewer turnovers per game, plus 14-4 ATS away versus teams that average seven or fewer steals per contest. The Portland Trail Blazers have lost back-to-back games, including a 102-94 loss at home to Utah as a six-point favorite. The defense is #20 in points surrendered, #16 at defending beyond the arc. Portland is 4-13 ATS against teams that score 106+ points per game. Los Angeles has won three of the past four meetings, including a 136-113 rout when they met three weeks ago in the only meeting this season. Play the Lakers as a Max Play.