Los Angeles at Portland

The Lakers have yet to win on the road and the oddsmakers expect them to lose another here. I agree. The Trailblazers are perfect at home thus far, beating Philly, Sacramento and Denver. They are off a confidence-inspiring win over Oklahoma City on the road and their only loss was a close one on the road to the Clippers. Right now, Portland is simply the better of these two teams. There will be no letdown here against the Lakers. LA has shown a hangover after a home game the past couple of seasons, going just 19-31 ATS after a home game. I like Portland to win and cover here.