What’s up, everybody? April 13 in sports has the end of The Masters bringing drama on drama on drama, but we’re sneaking in the best NBA bet for Lakers-Trail Blazers before the regular season officially wraps up and the playoff madness begins.
The NBA season is winding down. This is where things get weird — players sitting, rotations turning into chaos, motivation levels all over the place. And because of that, there are still a few betting edges to be had if you know where to look. We’ve hit on some plays recently — shout out to the over in the Brewers game a few days back — and even though the board’s been a mix of ups and downs, we’re locking in one today that stands out.
Best NBA Bets Today: Lakers-Trail Blazers Pick and More
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Lakers vs. Trail Blazers
It’s rapid fire here. The Trail Blazers are -5, and that number is on the move. I’ve already seen books tick up to 5.5, some even to 6. So if you’re reading this early, shop it now before it gets away from you. If you can reduce the juice or avoid laying extra, great. But this is a number I’m grabbing either way.
Let’s not overcomplicate things. It’s the last day of the NBA regular season, and teams like the Lakers are playing no one, legitimately benching the entire squad. This is a spot we’ve been able to take advantage of all month — teams mailing it in while others are still going out there with some fire.
The Blazers, for all their struggles, have been one of those teams: Young, scrappy, still playing hard. They didn’t hit their goals, but effort hasn’t been the issue. I’ve liked how they’ve looked in stretches over the second half of the season, and they’re at home here with nothing to lose.
Let’s be clear — the books know the Lakers have nothing to play for. This isn’t some hidden edge we’ve uncovered. If the Lakers were going full throttle, they wouldn’t be underdogs here. But they aren’t, and that creates value. Even the last game, the Lakers absolutely destroyed the Rockets, who also weren’t playing anyone. It is the same script here but flipped.
Best Lakers-Trail Blazers Pick Today: Trail Blazers -5
