| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Lakers | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-7 | 10-16 |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Thursday, December 18, 2025 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The LA Lakers and Utah Jazz meet Thursday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Pick.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Suns, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Clippers next. The Lakers have won 24 of their last 34 regular season games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 118.2 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 34.7 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 27.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 9 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Grizzlies and Mavericks, and they play the Magic next. The Jazz have lost 26 of their last 37 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 126.1 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.8 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.5 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last seven games against the Lakers at Delta Center following a win.
- The Lakers have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Lakers and Jazz.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 13 games at Delta Center following a home win.
- The Lakers have won 14 of their last 15 games against the Jazz following a road win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Jazz’s last 10 games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last five games against the Jazz following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Brice Sensabaugh leads all Jazz players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (3.4) this season.
- Ace Bailey ranks 5th amongst qualified rookies for three-pointers made per game (1.4) this season.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Rui Hachimura ranks 3rd in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.0%) this season.
- LeBron James is one of only eight players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 2nd in the league for assists per game this season (29.8).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.4).
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (39.9).
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. Lauri Markkanen is questionable.
The Lakers will be without Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton. Gabe Vincent is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz have quietly won 5 of their last 8 games and have seen 7 of their 10 wins come at home. Throw in the Lakers’ injury report, and I was considering the points. The problem is Markkanen is questionable and if he can’t go, I have a hard time seeing the Jazz keep up this momentum. The Lakers have already beat the Jazz twice this season and if Utah is down its best player, it should be the same result. If Markkanen is cleared, I’d be interested in the points. Check for injury updates. At the time of this writing, I’d lean Lakers and the chalk. Much better options out there on a stacked Thursday NBA card.