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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Portland to win, LeBron James projected for 27 points in Saturday's NBA game [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers predictions for NBA Saturday.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers will meet in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Trail Blazers as the most likely winner of the Lakers vs. Trail Blazers game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara, while the Lakers will be led by LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia.
Luka Doncic will miss the game though with the Slovenian star out for this one.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Lakers vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NBA matchup between the Lakers and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 60% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Trail Blazers winning 112-109.
According to our model, the Lakers (+3.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 223.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lakers | Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +134 | -155 |
| Total | o223.5 (-110) | u223.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers +3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Trail Blazers | -155 |
| Total | Under 223.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Saturday, the top play to make on this game is Lakers +3.5 at the spread.
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers player props
NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the LA Lakers vs. Portland matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
LeBron James is expected to lead the Lakers with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Shaedon Sharpe is projected to have 23 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Lakers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 27 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 55 |
| Deandre Ayton | 16 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| Jake LaRavia | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 30 |
| Marcus Smart | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Rui Hachimura | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Trail Blazers prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaedon Sharpe | 23 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 41 |
| Jerami Grant | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Toumani Camara | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 31 |
| Caleb Love | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 |
| Jrue Holiday | 11 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 27 |
Lakers vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Lakers at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Moda Center
Conclusion
We predict the Trail Blazers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Saturday, with LeBron James projected for a game-high 55 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lakers vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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