The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers face off in an intriguing battle in LA. The Blazers are looking to become the first team to blemish Los Angeles’ record, while the Lakers aim to sustaintheir red-hot form behind Luka Doncic’s exploits.
Catch this game live on Wednesday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM, Manila time
Away: Portland Trail Blazers (2-0, 1-0 Away)
Projected Starting Five:
- Ja Morant
- Damian Lillard
- Toumani Camara
- Deni Avdija
- Donovan Clingan
The Trail Blazers are off to a solid start to their season, and they want to sustain their form against one of the other undefeated teams thus far. Portland started its campaign with a 124-83 demolition of the Phoenix Suns at home before defeating the Sacramento Kings, 128-120, on the road. The Blazers stay on the road for this meeting with Los Angeles, and they will be heading into the matchup fairly healthy.
Damian Lillard is currently leading Portland in scoring in his first active season back with his original NBA team. He’s averaged 22.0 points on a 46.7% shooting from the field and 40% shooting from behind the arc through two games, while Deni Avdija (22.0 PPG) and Toumani Camara (18.5 PPG) have provided ample offensive support behind Dame.
The Blazers have covered the spread in three of their last four games against Los Angeles, dating back to April of 2025.
Home: Los Angeles Lakers (3-0, 2-0 Home)
Projected Starting Five:
- Luka Doncic
- Austin Reaves
- Ziaire Williams
- Matisse Thybulle
- Walker Kessler
The Lakers are having it good. They are undefeated through three games in their season, and they have looked impressive in each of those victories. Their scoring margin so far is at +13.0, the third-best in the NBA entering Wednesday. Los Angeles business on the offensive end of the court is booming, with Luka Doncic leading the attack.
The Lakers are averaging 128.0 points and posting a 63.8 effective field goal percentage — both No. 1 in the NBA. In their most recent outing, Doncic detonated for 52 points in a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on the road. He’s not going to erupt 50 every night, but his gravity will open things up for his teammates. Doncic is averaging 34.3 points, while Austin Reaves and LA newcomer Walker Kessler are putting up 26.7 nd 16.7 points, respectively.
The Lakers are 2-1 against the spread so far in the 2026-27 campaign.
Picks
Spread: Portland Trail Blazers (+3.0)
Over/Under: Under (236.5)
