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Portland +5.5 -110
LOSS
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+1775
45-24 in Last 69 NBA Picks
+449
31-24 in Last 55 NBA ATS Picks
Zack's Analysis:
Two teams with a gamut of issues collide on Friday when the Lakers host the Blazers. Portland is just 2-12 on the road this year and has a long list of players out due to injury or COVID-19. But the Lakers have dropped six of their last seven games. Even with coach Frank Vogel back, I don’t expect an easy win for L.A. Grab the points with Portland.
Pick Made: Dec 31, 9:11 pm UTC on WHNJ
Team Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers
Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
SG
Blake Wesley
FootOut
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025
PG
Damian Lillard
AchillesOut
Sunday, Jan 04, 2026
PG
Jrue Holiday
CalfOut
PF
Jerami Grant
AchillesOut
C
Robert Williams III
KneeQuestionable
Thursday, Jan 01, 2026
SF
Matisse Thybulle
ThumbOut
PG
Scoot Henderson
HamstringOut
Los Angeles Lakers
Monday, Dec 29, 2025
SG
Austin Reaves
CalfOut
Monday, Jan 05, 2026
PG
Gabe Vincent
BackQuestionable
Sunday, Jan 04, 2026
PF
Rui Hachimura
CalfOut
Thursday, Jan 01, 2026
SF
Adou Thiero
KneeOut