Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers Free NBA Pick, 12–6–2019
Free NBA Pick by William Jacobs of SportsInvestorCentral.com
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Time: Friday, December 6, 10:30 PM EST
Current Odds: Portland +3.5, O/U 222
The Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers hit the road on Friday night to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland has also been trending up as of late and the Trail Blazers suddenly find themselves in the №9 spot in the West after winning four of their last five games. Oddsmakers peg the Lakers as -3.5 point road favorites and a Total of 222.
The trade for Anthony Davis in the offseason has paid dividends for Los Angeles as the Lakers lead the Pacific Division and Western Conference. Anthony Davis is leading in scoring and in rebounds with averages of 26.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. LeBron James is the second-leading scorer and the leader in assists with averages of 25.4 points and 10.8 assists per game. As a team, the Lakers average 112.3 PPG on offense while locking down teams with a 2nd ranked defense that allows 103 PPG.
Portland bounced back with its fourth win in five games on Wednesday, knocking off the Sacramento Kings 127–116. The Trail Blazers enter Friday’s game with a record of 9–13 and are in 4th place in the Northwest Division. Portland is led by point guard Damian Lillard who is averaging a team-leading 26.6 points per game on the season. The Blazers recently inked PF Carmelo Anthony and he quickly made his presence felt and he was recently named Western Conference Player of the Week after averaging 22.7 points and 7.7 rebounds while helping the Blazers go 3–0. Portland has scored 113.5 points per game while allowing 114.8 points per game.
The Lakers have covered the number in 5 of the last 7 games when playing an opponent from the Northwest division. Portland does not have the defensive players to stop both Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Although the team’s offenses matchup, the Lakers are a much better defensive team that will look to flex their muscles vs a Western Conference playoff contender. Take the Lakers -3.5 on the road as they pick up three-straight wins.
Lakers vs. Blazers Free NBA Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -3.5
