Trail Blazers vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 17, 2026, 9:57PM | Published: Jan 17, 2026, 5:00PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Lakers team that includes LeBron James, Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Lakers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Portland vs LA Lakers NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 62% chance of winning against the Lakers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Lakers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $1.67, Lakers $2.25
- Line: Trail Blazers -3.5 ($1.95), Lakers +3.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 223.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $1.67 and the Lakers at $2.25.
The Trail Blazers are 3.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Lakers (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Trail Blazers and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 223.5-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Trail Blazers vs Lakers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers -3.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 223.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Trail Blazers vs Lakers predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Trail Blazers vs Lakers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Lakers at Moda Center on Sunday is the Trail Blazers winning 113-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
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Trail Blazers vs Lakers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Lakers at Moda Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Sunday 18 January 2026
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs LA Lakers predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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