Really intrigued with the total here. I think everyone has the bubble match up fresh in their minds where these teams were just trading buckets. Lakers on a B2B and Portland exerting a ton of energy vs Houston I think will play a part in this one. But what I am really intrigued by is going back the last 20 years with Portland coming off a OT win at home then hitting the road with a day plus rest. If you notice...
Blazers have been awful going 2-8 SU averaging 98.2 a game and giving up 107.5 per game. Only 2 times has this spot gone over the number 225 posted for tonights game.
Lakers are 6-1 ATS last 7 games on a B2B. Under is 10-3 the last 13 in LA for this match up.
Im expecting a better effort out of Portland tonight defensively far more engaged after getting worked and hanging on vs Houston and the Lakers giving them business in the bubble. I just don't think it will be enough as the Lakers start 3-0 for the season.
Under 225 3x
Under 215.5 +210
Under 213.5 +250
Under 207.5 +440
Lakers ML/Under 225 2x