Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Odds & Stats – December 8

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A pair of struggling teams meet when the Los Angeles Lakers (12-11) host the Portland Trail Blazers (8-15) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET. The Trail Blazers are 9.5-point underdogs as they look to halt a three-game losing streak against the Lakers, losers of three straight.

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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Lakers 116, Trail Blazers 110.

Recent Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Matchups

Lakers vs Trail Blazers (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
1/21/2024 Lakers -11 228 -525 +392 134-110 LAL
11/17/2023 Lakers -9.5 226 -433 +326 107-95 LAL
11/12/2023 Lakers -8.5 219.5 -377 +289 116-110 LAL

Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Los Angeles is 9-14-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Lakers are 1-2 against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
  • A total of 11 of Los Angeles' 23 games with a set total have hit the over (47.8%).
  • The Lakers have been favorites in 13 games this season and won 10 (76.9%) of those contests.
  • Los Angeles has played as a favorite of -444 or more twice this season and won both games.

Trail Blazers 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • So far this year, Portland has put together a 12-11-0 record against the spread.
  • The Trail Blazers have a 6-5 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year.
  • The teams have combined to hit the over in 10 of Portland's 23 games with a set total.
  • The Trail Blazers have put together an 8-14 record in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 36.4% of those games).
  • Portland has gone 2-8 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +344 or longer (20%).

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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),

Christian Wood: Out (Knee),

Jaxson Hayes: Out (Ankle),

LeBron James: Questionable (Foot),

Anthony Davis: Questionable (Plantar),

Austin Reaves: Questionable (Pelvis)

Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers:

Donovan Clingan: Out (Knee),

Matisse Thybulle: Out (Ankle),

Scoot Henderson: Questionable (Quadricep),

Duop Reath: Questionable (Back),

Toumani Camara: Questionable (Foot),

Robert Williams III: Out (Concussion)

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Game time: 9:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: SportsNet LA and KATU
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Arena: Crypto.com Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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