Two teams on a serious uptick in this one. Lakers have won 5 in a row, the last 4 on the road. Portland's won 6 in a row, including wins over Golden State, OKC, and at Utah.
Recent form dictates that the Lake-Show should probably be favored in this one, but they've been instilled as a 2 point dog. Hmmmm? I realize Portland is fighting for playoff positioning, but still---Hmmm?
Every seasoned bettor knows that the first game back home from a lengthy road trip is a tough one. That's the situation the Lakers face here. There's a part of me though that thinks the Lakes would be very eager to showcase their recent form to the home fans.
If L.A. were to suffer the "return home letdown" here we'd probably notice it more in the early portion of the game. Lean to PORTLAND -.5 for 1st half.
The Lakers are running an uptempo offense, are red hot shooting, and play limited defense. They've gone Over the total 7-0-1 of late. I see no reason to jump off that train. OVER 224 is the play.
Recent form dictates that the Lake-Show should probably be favored in this one, but they've been instilled as a 2 point dog. Hmmmm? I realize Portland is fighting for playoff positioning, but still---Hmmm?
Every seasoned bettor knows that the first game back home from a lengthy road trip is a tough one. That's the situation the Lakers face here. There's a part of me though that thinks the Lakes would be very eager to showcase their recent form to the home fans.
If L.A. were to suffer the "return home letdown" here we'd probably notice it more in the early portion of the game. Lean to PORTLAND -.5 for 1st half.
The Lakers are running an uptempo offense, are red hot shooting, and play limited defense. They've gone Over the total 7-0-1 of late. I see no reason to jump off that train. OVER 224 is the play.