Portland at Los Angeles

Portland has been a money-burner all season and is on a 4-13 spread run. The offense is #20 in shooting, while the defense is #25 in points surrendered, and #24 at defending the three-pointer. The Blazers are 4-10 ATS against winning teams, 3-9 ATS on the road, and 3-10 ATS as an underdog. Los Angeles is working on five days of rest, home from a five-game trip. This is their first game since the tragic death of team legend Kobe Bryant, so it will be an emotional night at the Staples Center. Lakers center JaVale McGee (flu) is also back after a two-game absence. Los Angeles is 2-0 against the Trail Blazers this season, winning 136-113 and 128-120, and they are 10-1 ATS versus teams who average seven or fewer steals per game. Back the L.A. Lakers.