Prediction in LA!
Luka Doncic is averaging 38.5 points per game this season and has scored at least 37 points in each of his last five games. He has also scored 41 points against Portland already this season, making the 35,5 line look achievable.
Match: Lakers vs Blazers
League / Competition: NBA
Our Pick: Doncic over 35,5 points
Odds: 1.90
Market: Player Props
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Luka Doncic is in outstanding scoring form heading into this rematch against Portland. He is averaging an NBA-leading 38.5 points per game this season, comfortably above the 35,5 points required for this selection.
His recent performances make the case even stronger. Doncic has scored 45 points against Toronto, 42 against Miami, 40 against Sacramento, 37 against Golden State and 41 against Portland in his last five games. That means he has cleared this line in all five appearances.
The previous meeting with Portland is particularly encouraging. Doncic scored 41 points in 37 minutes, showing that he can produce against this opponent. He has also averaged 42.3 points across the Lakers’ last three victories, demonstrating how heavily the offence currently relies on his scoring.
With Doncic playing at such a high level and carrying a major offensive role, Over 35,5 points is an attractive player prop for this matchup.