Look for the Blazers to take advantage of a Los Angeles team in a potential flat spot at the end of a road trip that has included victories over the Nuggets and Jazz. Surging Portland should pick up its fourth straight home win Friday.

Although the Blazers have won four of their last five games, it’s difficult to get overly excited since two of those came against the Bulls and another against the injury-depleted Kings. The Blazers are only 3-5 ATS at home and have to take on a Lakers team that has won 12 of their last 13 games. Each of the Lakers' last three wins have been by at least nine points, which is really impressive when you consider they just played the Nuggets and the Jazz on the road. Look for them to keep their hot streak rolling and cover along the way.