*10* SURE SHOT on UNDER Lakers/Blazers.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 107-93 last Sunday, and it was just their second win over their last 10 games. The Lakers have just two wins throughout the whole season, and I think we'll see a tight low-scoring game between two teams desperate to record a win.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. The Lakers Offense - Los Angeles is averaging only 96.7 points per game this season and was held to 77 points on 37.3% shooting in a 111-77 loss at Golden State Tuesday. Kobe Bryant had four points while shooting a pathetic 1-of-14 from the field. He's shooting a career-worst 31.1% from the field this season, including 19.5 percent from behind the arc.

2. Trends - The under is 10-4 for the Lakers this season and 5-1 in the Trail Blazers last six overall. None of the last five head-to-head meetings have gone over the set total.

3. X-Factor - The Trail Blazers held the Lakers to 36.4% from the field in last Sunday's victory.

Selection: This is a play on LAL@POR to go UNDER the total (10*)