Back the Underrated Lakers to Power Past Portland in Western Conference Clash

Michael Fiddle is backing the Los Angeles Lakers at -2.5 (and comfortable up to -3) against the Portland Trail Blazers, pricing the true spread closer to -3.9. He breaks down how Portland's defensive attention will be stretched trying to contain top playmakers, opening up a prime matchup for Austin Reaves to do serious damage. High on JJ Redick's coaching and viewing the Lakers as a legitimate 50-win caliber squad, Fiddle sees clear value in laying the short number.