Utah Jazz (12-40) vs Los Angeles Lakers (32-19)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +8 -- Over/Under: 236 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The LA Lakers and Utah Jazz meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s an LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include an LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pacers and Jazz, 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 24.4 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 19.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Luka Doncic is the third double-digit scorer and Rui Hachimura is grabbing 5.2 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.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Lakers 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.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The home team has won each of the Jazz's last four games.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last four road games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Jazz's last eight games.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games at Delta Center.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Jazz have lost 18 of their last 19 games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have won 14 of their last 15 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last five night games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games at Delta Center following a road loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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).
LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Collin Sexton, and KJ Martin.
The LA Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent, Cam Reddish, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Maxi Kleber. Luka Doncic and Bronny James are questionable.
LA Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The LA Lakers have a new life since the Luka trade, as there's a pep in everyone's step, and they're now 9-1 SU and 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Lakers just beat the Jazz by 19 points a couple of days ago, and there's little reason to see this game being different. The Jazz are still banged up, and the defense is horrendous right now. The Jazz have allowed 128 or more points in four straight games. The Jazz have lost eight of their last 10 games, and they've covered just three of those games. Whether Luka plays or not, the Lakers should snag another comfortable win over the Jazz, who are going nowhere fast and can't defend. I'll lay the points with the road favorite.
Randy’s Pick LA Lakers -8
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
