Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, 8/22/2020 NBA Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2020

Location: AdventHealth Arena in Orlando, Florida

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles -7

Total/Over-Under: 226

AdventHealth Arena is the site where Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in Game 3 of their series. Portland opens this contest as 7-point underdogs. The total has been set at 226.

The Lakers were able to tie the series at 1-1 with a 111-88 win in Game 2. Anthony Davis led L.A. with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists. Lillard led the Blazers with 18 pts, 3 boards, and 1 assist but had to leave in the 3rd quarter with a dislocated finger. Although x-rays were negative, his status heading into Game 3 is definitely something to keep an eye on.

The Lakers cover the spread 51.4% of the time, having gone 37-35-1 ATS. Portland covers the spread 44.6% of the time, going 33-41-3 against the spread.

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

08/20/20 PG Rajon Rondo Thumb is questionable Saturday vs Portland
06/28/20 SG Avery Bradley Personal is out for season

Key Portland Trail Blazers Injuries

12/06/19 SG Rodney Hood Achilles is out indefinitely
08/20/20 PG Damian Lillard Finger is questionable Saturday vs LA Lakers
08/19/20 PF Zach Collins Ankle is dowmgraded to out 7-10 days
08/18/20 SF Nassir Little Dizziness is out indefinitely
06/28/20 SF Trevor Ariza Personal is out for season

Player Spotlight

Anthony Davis averages 26.1 points per contest in 34.4 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.2 assists per game and 9.3 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% for the season while his free throw percentage is 85%. LeBron James comes into this game averaging 25.3 points per contest while playing 34.6 minutes per night. He grabs 7.8 rebounds per contest and distributes 10.2 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 69%.

Player Spotlight

Carmelo Anthony averages 15.4 points per game and he sees the court an average of 32.8 minutes per game. He also hauls in 6.3 rebounds per game and dishes 1.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 85%. Damian Lillard scores 30.0 points per contest while playing 37.5 minutes per game. He hauls in 4.3 rebounds per contest and has 8.0 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is at 89%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Lakers allow 107.6 points per contest which is 4th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 8th and 8th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 42.3 rebounds a game which ranks 2nd, and they allow 23.4 assists per game which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 15.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 26th in the NBA. Los Angeles averages 113.4 points per contest, which is 11th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 5.8 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a unit, which has them ranked 1st. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 22nd in the NBA. They average 45.7 boards per contest and 25.4 assists per game, which ranks them 9th and 10th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 9th with 15.2 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Blazers give up 116.2 points per game, which ranks them 26th in the league. Their defense surrenders a 46% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 11th and 29th in those defensive statistics. They rank 20th with 24.9 dimes allowed per game and 27th with 46.9 boards surrendered per contest. The Blazers are 4th in the league in forcing turnovers with 12.9 per contest. Portland is 6th in the NBA with 115.1 points per contest this season. They are 14th in the league in shooting at 46%, while their average scoring margin is -1.1. They shoot 38% from beyond the arc, which is good for 3rd in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 45.2 boards per contest and 30th in assists per game with 20.6. The Blazers are 28th in turnovers per contest with 12.8.

Advanced Statistics

The Lakers are 11th in the NBA in offensive rating with 112, and their defensive rating of 106.3 is ranked 3rd. In terms of pace they are 12th in the league with 100.9 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 54% is 5th. As a team they are 10th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 36% of their shots, ranking 23rd in the league. Los Angeles is 9th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.1 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 24th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Portland is 30th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.2 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 16th in the league. The Blazers are 3rd in the NBA in offensive rating with 113.8, and their defensive rating of 114.8 is ranked 28th. In terms of pace they are 13th in the league with 100.8 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% is 14th. As a team they are 13th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shots, ranking 16th in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Portland +7 and over 226 total points

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