Los Angeles Lakers (31-19) vs Utah Jazz (12-39)
Game Info: Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
Betting Odds: Los Angeles Lakers -13 -- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Utah Jazz and LA Lakers meet Monday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs LA Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs LA Lakers Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Suns and Clippers, and they play the Clippers, Thunder, and Rockets next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.1 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.3 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pacers and Warriors, and they play the Hornets, Trail Blazers, and Nuggets next. The LA Lakers are averaging 112.8 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.6 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 24.5 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 19.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Rui Hachimura is the third double-digit scorer and Dalton Knecht is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Jazz's last five games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won two of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last three games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Monday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in five of their last six games as underdogs against the Lakers.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.1).
- The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for free throws made per game this season (18.3).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.5).
Utah Jazz vs LA Lakers Injury Report
The LA Lakers will be without Christian Wood, Cam Reddish, and Maxi Kleber. Luka Doncic, Dalton Knecht, and LeBron James are questionable. Bronny James is doubtful with a wrist injury.
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Collin Sexton, and KJ Martin.
Utah Jazz vs LA Lakers Prediction
The LA Lakers are going to be big favorites for obvious reasons, and this line is even more inflated with the expected debut of Luka Doncic. Luka and LeBron are questionable at the time of this writing, but they're expected to play and oddsmakers believe it as well, which is why this line is what it is. With all that said, this line is nuts. Yes, the Lakers are playing their best ball of the season, and they're injecting a top-five player in the world into the lineup. Also, the Jazz competes despite what their record says, and they just hang with the Clippers and Suns on the road. When the Lakers and Jazz played in December, it was a one-point game. Give me the Jazz and the boatload of points.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +13
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
