The Lakers sit atop the Pacific Division. They lead the Clippers by two games. LA saw its six game-winning streak snapped just prior to the All-Star Break losing at Utah, 131-119, last Wednesday. The Lakers have won seven in a row at home.

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Lakers hold a 32-20 record and are in fifth place in the Western Conference and are looking to move up in the standings in the days and weeks to come. They won 12 of their last 15 games leading into the All-Star break. Charlotte has the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 13-39 and has lost 11 of its last 13 contests.

Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James – 40 points, 4 3PM, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 11 TOs Second career game of 40+ PTS as a 40-year-old There have been 3 such games in history, LeBron – 2; Jordan – 1 Austin Reaves – 32 points,