Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +13.5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Line | -13.5 |
| Total | 233.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Western matchup, two teams sitting on opposite sides of the conference table are clashing, when the 4th Los Angeles Lakers, are hosting the second-worst Utah Jazz. The Lakers have been scorching hot lately, as they have five consecutive wins, and just one loss in their last 10 games, as they are playing their third straight game at home, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Jazz are coming off back-to-back losses, and are playing their third consecutive game on the road.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report: Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic is questionable, Christian Wood is out.
Utah Jazz Injury Report: Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Cody Williams, J. Hood-Schifino are day-to-day, Taylor Hendricks is out
Los Angeles Lakers Form and Trends
The Lakers have a 31-19 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the West. LA is 27-22-1 against the spread and 25-25 in over/under, while having a 18-6 home record. The Lakers are 9-1 in their last 10 games, and 8-1-1 against the spread. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 games.
The Lakers are coming off a 124-117 home victory over the Indiana Pacers. Luka Doncic leads the team in scoring with an average of 28.1 points, adding 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game. LeBron James adds 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and a team-high 9 assists per game.
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 12-39 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 26-25 against the spread and 29-22 in over/under, while having a 7-21 road record. The Jazz are 2-3 in their last 5 games and 3-6 against the spread in their last 9. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 110-130 road defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 19.3 points, adding 6.2 rebounds per game. Collin Sexton adds 18.3 points and 4.1 assists per game.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Lakers average 112.8 point per game, ranking 16th in the league. LA is shooting with 48.3% from the field (7th), and 35.8% from beyond the arc (18th). Defensively, they have been less effective, allowing 112.1 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 111.8 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Utah shoots with 45.7% from the field (21st) and with 35.4% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are just the 28th team in the NBA, allowing 119.1 points per game.
The Lakers have won both meetings against the Jazz this season. At home by 124-118 and on the road by 105-104, failing to cover the spread in both. The Lakers are 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against the Jazz, but the Jazz are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In this Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, the Lakers are coming as -13.5 home favorites. The Lakers are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season. The Jazz have kept both of their meetings this season very close, and have been forcing close games against the Lakers in recent years. Both teams have been playing some high-scoring games lately, as they are 8-1 to the over in their last 9 games. Most of their recent meetings had also gone over the total, so I expect another high-scoring affair tonight. Take the over the point total.
Nick’s Free Pick: Over 233.5
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