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Portland Trail Blazers vs Los Angeles Lakers predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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On January 17, 2026, the Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly anticipated NBA matchup at their home arena. Both teams approach this game with contrasting recent forms. The Trail Blazers have found their rhythm, securing three wins in their last five outings, showcasing a solid offensive strategy complemented by effective ball movement and perimeter shooting. In contrast, the Lakers have struggled, managing only one victory in their last five games, which may put additional pressure on their core players to step up during this critical matchup.

Bookmakers present odds of 1.95 for a home win for the Trail Blazers against 1.9 for an away win for the Lakers. This reflects a relatively balanced contest, with our model predicting a probability of 46.6% for a Trail Blazers victory while favoring a 53.4% likelihood for the visiting Lakers.

Tactically, the Lakers may need to focus on tightening their defense to counter the Trail Blazers’ offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Portland will look to exploit any defensive lapses from Los Angeles. With a predicted final score of 114:116, this clash promises to be competitive, offering fans a captivating encounter without any guarantees of the outcome.

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Portland
51.8%		 LA Lakers
48.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 111:113

Outrights of NBA Los Angeles Lakers: 2.8% Portland Trail Blazers: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
2.12 1.72
2.17 1.79
1.73 2.1
1.71 2.11
1.71 2.15

Latest Results

15.01.26 Portland Trail Blazers – Atlanta Hawks – 117:101
13.01.26 Golden State Warriors – Portland Trail Blazers – 119:97
11.01.26 Portland Trail Blazers – New York Knicks – 114:123
09.01.26 Portland Trail Blazers – Houston Rockets – 111:105
07.01.26 Portland Trail Blazers – Houston Rockets – 103:102		 15.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Charlotte Hornets – 117:135
13.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Atlanta Hawks – 141:116
12.01.26 Sacramento Kings – Los Angeles Lakers – 124:112
09.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Milwaukee Bucks – 101:105
07.01.26 San Antonio Spurs – Los Angeles Lakers – 107:91

Facts

  • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Promotion ~ Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Portland won 2.
  • Portland has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • LA Lakers is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Portland has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Portland will win today’s game, with odds of 1.86.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Portland won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2147:2211. (average 107.4:110.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Portland won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 978:953. (average 108.7:105.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.11.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Lakers – 115:123
    27.10.25 Los Angeles Lakers – Portland Trail Blazers – 108:122
    13.04.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Lakers – 109:81
    20.02.25 Portland Trail Blazers – Los Angeles Lakers – 102:110
    02.01.25 Los Angeles Lakers – Portland Trail Blazers – 114:106

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 42 35 7 5086:4524 0.833
    2 Denver Nuggets 41 28 13 5026:4807 0.683
    3 San Antonio Spurs 41 28 13 4823:4612 0.683
    4 Minnesota Timberwolves 41 27 14 4934:4697 0.659
    5 Los Angeles Lakers 39 24 15 4543:4560 0.615
    6 Houston Rockets 38 23 15 4455:4211 0.605
    7 Phoenix Suns 41 24 17 4698:4594 0.585
    8 Golden State Warriors 42 23 19 4862:4755 0.548
    9 Portland Trail Blazers 42 20 22 4866:4974 0.476
    10 Los Angeles Clippers 41 18 23 4611:4648 0.439
    11 Memphis Grizzlies 40 17 23 4593:4649 0.425
    12 Dallas Mavericks 42 16 26 4772:4913 0.381
    13 Utah Jazz 41 14 27 4893:5223 0.341
    14 Sacramento Kings 41 11 30 4518:4949 0.268
    15 New Orleans Pelicans 44 10 34 5061:5381 0.227

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 39 29 10 4586:4332 0.744
    2 Boston Celtics 40 25 15 4667:4409 0.625
    3 New York Knicks 41 25 16 4873:4720 0.610
    4 Toronto Raptors 43 25 18 4900:4828 0.581
    5 Orlando Magic 41 23 18 4767:4711 0.561
    6 Cleveland Cavaliers 43 24 19 5160:5048 0.558
    7 Philadelphia 76ers 40 22 18 4672:4626 0.550
    8 Miami Heat 41 21 20 4896:4831 0.512
    9 Atlanta Hawks 43 20 23 5070:5111 0.465
    10 Chicago Bulls 41 19 22 4808:4949 0.463
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 41 17 24 4609:4746 0.415
    12 Charlotte Hornets 41 15 26 4780:4783 0.366
    13 Brooklyn Nets 39 12 27 4248:4437 0.308
    14 Washington Wizards 39 10 29 4391:4831 0.256
    15 Indiana Pacers 42 10 32 4661:4970 0.238

    NBA Outrights

    1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.15 (40.39%)

    2. Denver Nuggets: 8 (10.85%)

    3. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.68%)

    4. New York Knicks: 13 (6.68%)

    5. Houston Rockets: 13 (6.68%)

    6. Detroit Pistons: 19 (4.57%)

    7. Boston Celtics: 21 (4.13%)

    8. Cleveland Cavaliers: 26 (3.34%)

    9. Minnesota Timberwolves: 31 (2.8%)

    10. Los Angeles Lakers: 31 (2.8%)

    11. Golden State Warriors: 36 (2.41%)

    12. Orlando Magic: 41 (2.12%)

    13. Philadelphia 76ers: 51 (1.7%)

    14. Miami Heat: 81 (1.07%)

    15. Los Angeles Clippers: 101 (0.86%)

    16. Atlanta Hawks: 101 (0.86%)

    17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.58%)

    18. Milwaukee Bucks: 201 (0.43%)

    19. Phoenix Suns: 301 (0.29%)

    20. Dallas Mavericks: 751 (0.12%)

    21. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

    22. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

    23. Chicago Bulls: 1001 (0.09%)

    24. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)

    25. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)

    26. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)

    27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1501 (0.06%)

    28. New Orleans Pelicans: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. Indiana Pacers: 2001 (0.04%)

    30. Sacramento Kings: 2001 (0.04%)

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