Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (-200) will host the Los Angeles Lakers (+165) in a Western Conference matchup. The Jazz (-5.5) are favored over the Lakers, and the over/under line is currently sitting at 236.5.
Utah enters this game on a two-game losing streak and is currently 11th in the Western Conference. The Lakers, who are 9th in the West, have won two straight games.
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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Utah and Los Angeles, the Lakers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 12 points.
- In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 117 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Although Utah has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 5-5 straight up.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In their last game, the Lakers defeated the Pistons by a score of 125-111. The combined scoring total of 236 was below the O/U line of 243.
Los Angeles has now won two straight games and are 29-26 on the season, which is good for 9th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place.
This season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 25-30 and have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, their ATS record is 11-16 compared to 14-14 at home.
As underdogs, the Lakers have a record of 9-16 straight-up and 12-13 vs. the spread. Today, they are 5.5-point underdogs and have gone 25-30 vs. the spread this season.
In the Western Conference, the Lakers are 19-17 against other teams and 10-9 in non-conference games. Today’s O/U line of 236.5 is higher than their season average of 233.7.
On the season, the Lakers are 13th in scoring at 116.6 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 115.8 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.5% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Lakers are 6th in the league, averaging 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th at 49%.
So far, the Lakers have been one of the best teams at getting to the free-throw line. They are 6th in both free throws made and attempted per game.
So far, the Lakers’ defense is ranked 18th in the league at 117.0 points per contest. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Lakers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 37.6% from downtown.
As the favorite, the Jazz have gone 11-3 this season, and they are favored by 5.5 points today. In their 40 games as the underdog, they are 15-25 straight-up and 21-19 against the spread.
Utah’s ATS record for the season is 31-23, and they have gone 18-7 ATS at home compared to 13-16 on the road. Their average scoring margin vs. the spread at home is +6.4 PPG, while they are 9-20 straight-up at home.
This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 30-23-1, and their games have averaged 237.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and their games have averaged 234.1 points per game.
Utah’s last game finished with a combined score of 236 points, falling short of the O/U line of 240.5. The Jazz lost to the Warriors by a score of 129-107, and they were 1-point underdogs in that game.
In the Western Conference standings, the Jazz are currently in 11th place with a record of 26-28. Against Western Conference teams, they are 13-20 and 5-6 against other teams in the Northwest Division.
When playing at home, the Jazz are 4th in the league in scoring at 123.2 points per game. Overall, they are 12th in the NBA at 117.6 points per game.
Utah has been able to get to the free-throw line consistently this season, ranking 11th in free throw attempts. They are also 7th in the league in free throws made at 19.1 per game.
So far this season, the Jazz have outscored the NBA average in 59.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 100.2 possessions per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Jazz is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 120.0 points per game (25th). On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.6% and allowing 38.5% from beyond the arc.
Even though they are considered 5.5-point underdogs, our projection points to a 117-111 win for the Lakers.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Betting Tips
- We like the Lakers on the moneyline (+165)
- The Lakers are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Our NBA model projects 228 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Gabe Vincent – Knee – Out
- Cam Reddish – Ankle – Out
- Max Christie – Ankle – Out
