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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (37-44) and Los Angeles Lakers (42-39) meet Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz covered the spread as 9.5-point home underdogs Saturday in a 118-114 win vs. the Denver Nuggets. G Ochai Agbaji had a career-high 28 points as Utah snapped its 4-game skid.

The Lakers covered as 13-point home favorites Friday with a 121-107 win vs. the Phoenix Suns. G D’Angelo Russell scored 24 points for the 7th-place Lakers, who still have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament with a win Sunday.

The Jazz lead this season’s series 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread (ATS), with the Over hitting in all 3 meetings. Utah covered as an 11-point home underdog in a 135-133 overtime loss as the Over (234) cashed in the most recent meeting Tuesday.

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Jazz at Lakers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:14 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Lakers -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +16.5 (-110) | Lakers -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Lakers key injuries

Jazz

Not yet submitted

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (foot) questionable
F LeBron James (foot) questionable
G D’Angelo Russell (foot) probable
G Dennis Schröder (Achilles) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 130, Jazz 110

Moneyline

PASS.

Los Angeles (-1600) should beat the shorthanded Jazz, but there is no need to pay the high price on the moneyline when the Lakers should also cover the spread. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS -16.5 (-110).

The Lakers should get out to a large lead early and be focused on sustaining it since this is a must-win game for them to possibly avoid the play-in tournament. Utah’s backups should come back down to Earth after pulling off an improbable win Saturday and now having to play on no rest.

Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage below .400 and should have no problem winning by 17 or more vs. the shorthanded Jazz.

Over/Under

BET OVER 233.5 (-110).

The Over is 7-0 in Los Angeles’ last 7 games and 5-0 in Utah’s last 5 after a win.

The Over has hit in the last 4 meetings between these teams and should cash again Sunday as Los Angeles runs up the score in an effort to secure the win and potentially skip the play-in tournament.

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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (6-3) and Los Angeles Lakers (2-5) meet Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Lakers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz covered the spread as 6.5-point underdogs in a 103-100 loss at the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday. Utah led by as many as 15 points in the 3rd quarter before giving up a 14-2 run and eventually losing straight up.

F Lauri Markkanen has the 2nd-best odds to win the NBA Most Improved Player Award at +380.

The Lakers have won 2 consecutive games after covering as 2.5-point underdogs in a 120-117 overtime win at home vs. the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday. F Matt Ryan hit an off-balance 3-pointer from the corner as time expired to extend the game and set Los Angeles up for the eventual win.

The Lakers are 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in the last 7 head-to-head meetings in Los Angeles.

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Jazz at Lakers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Lakers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Against the spread: Jazz +3.5 (-108) | Lakers -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Jazz at Lakers key injuries

Jazz

None

Lakers

F/C Anthony Davis (back) questionable
F LeBron James (foot) probable
G Dennis Schröder (thumb) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Lakers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 112, Jazz 108

Moneyline

BET LAKERS (-165).

The Lakers are finally playing up to preseason expectations and should continue their winning ways vs. a lottery-bound Utah team that has been overperforming up to this point. This is a good price for a motivated Lakers team that is 2-1 with G Russell Westbrook coming off the bench. Los Angeles wins its 3rd consecutive game Friday.

Against the spread

PASS.

While I don’t see the Jazz winning this game, there is a world where I see them keeping it close as they did at the Mavericks. With Lakers ML priced reasonably, I don’t see the need to lay the points with Los Angeles. The ML and the total are my 2 favorite bets for this matchup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 227.5 (-112).

The Under is 4-3 in Lakers games this season and would’ve hit Wednesday if Ryan didn’t make a low-percentage shot to send the game to overtime.

The Lakers have been playing well defensively and are 3rd in the league in defensive efficiency. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 head-to-head meetings between these 2 teams and I expect it to hit again Friday as Los Angeles continues to play elite defense.

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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (36-21) visit Tinseltown Wednesday to play the Los Angeles Lakers (26-31). Tip-off at the Crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Utah is on a 6-game winning streak – 5-1 against the spread (ATS) – with the latest being a 135-101 blowout of the visiting Houston Rockets. Utah C Rudy Gobert returned from a 9-game injury-related absence and finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.

L.A. has lost three in a row (1-2 ATS), falling to the visiting Milwaukee Bucks (131-106 Feb. 8), the Trail Blazers in Portland (107-105 last Feb 9) and at the Warriors in Golden State (117-115 Saturday).

The Lakers upset the Jazz 101-95 at home Jan. 17 as 5.5-point underdogs and the Under cashed on a 230.5-point total.

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Jazz at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:18 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Lakers +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread: Jazz -4.5 (-115) | Lakers +4.5 (-107)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Jazz at Lakers key injuries

Jazz

None

Lakers

SF Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) out
PG Avery Bradley (knee) out
PF Anthony Davis (wrist) probable
SF LeBron James (knee) questionable

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Jazz at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 115, Jazz 111

Money line

BET LAKERS (+160) for a tiny wager if at all because L.A. plus the points is the sharper play and most of my rationale for backing the Lakers is square.

The bottom line is I’ll take LeBron and AD at home in a prime-time game against a Jazz squad I’ve always considered frauds.

Furthermore, there’s significant reverse line movement (RLM) in L.A.’s direction on both the money line and spread. The Jazz opened as -250 favorites, which has gotten cheaper despite more than 75% of the cash being on Utah, according to Pregame.com.

Against the spread

BET LAKERS +4.5 (-107).

We are getting the same RLM in the ATS betting market and the Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last six games versus the Lakers in L.A.

Also, I like how L.A.’s offense matches up with Utah’s defense. The Lakers get out in transition at the fourth-highest rate and the Jazz have the fourth-worst defensive efficiency in the fast break.

Plus, L.A. has turnover issues on offense but Utah has the second-worst defensive turnover rate.

For the record, the LOS ANGELES +4.5 (-107) is my favorite wager in this game.

Over/Under

PASS.

My prediction aligns too closely with the projected total, hence there’s no value in this number.

If anything, I “lean” Over 225.5 (-112) because the Lakers are 7-4 O/U when playing on 2-3 days of rest (plus-5.5 total margin), 18-12 O/U in at home and 5-0 O/U in their last five games as underdogs.

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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (29-14) travel to Crypto.com Arena Monday to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (21-22). Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Lakers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Lakers went on the road to Denver in their last outing and were absolutely crushed 133-96 by the Nuggets.

The Lakers are now riding a three-game losing skid following a four-game win streak. L.A. is 17-26 against the spread (ATS), and while they’ve covered five of their last 10 games, they’ve failed to cover in three straight outings.

The Jazz are 20-22-1 ATS. Utah has failed to cover in four of its last five games. The Jazz are led by G Donovan Mitchell who sits seventh in the Association with 25.8 points per game.

Jazz at Lakers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:16 p.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Lakers +160 (bet $100 to win $160)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -4.5 (-115) | Lakers +4.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Jazz at Lakers key injuries

Jazz (not officially submitted)

F Elijah Hughes (health and safety protocols) questionable
G Jared Butler (health and safety protocols) questionable
C Hassan Whiteside (health and safety protocols) out

Lakers

F LeBron James (abdominal) probable
F Anthony Davis (knee) out
F Carmelo Anthony (back) questionable
C Dwight Howard (knee) probable

Jazz at Lakers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Lakers 117, Jazz 115

Money line

BET on the LAKERS (+160).

James went on the record and said the Lakers need to be better after their discouraging defeat in Denver.

Los Angeles has been horrible on the road this season, and they’ve lost two straight away from home. It’s been a completely different trend at Crypto.com where they’re 14-11.

Los Angeles has the size in C Deandre Jordan to keep C Rudy Gobert off the glass as well.

Couple that with defensive-minded players like F Avery Bradley and I’d give the edge to Los Angeles. G Russell Westbrook should also have an easy matchup against either Mitchell or veteran G Mike Conley.

Most metrics point to Utah being the better side, but James has taken his play to the next level lately with 28.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game this season.

I’ll take the underdogs at home following an exclamation of their woes.

Against the spread

“LEAN” on the LAKERS +4.5 (-107).

James is either going to carry this team to victory or allow another massive blow.

I’d prefer the money line. The Lakers haven’t had a game finish within four points in more than a month, making the +190 the only great value for a team-specific side.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 230.5 (-112).

While the Lakers money line is the best bet in this game, I’d prefer the Over as well. Both teams have covered the Over at a greater than 50% rate.

The Lakers are 24-18-1 O/U and the Jazz are 23-19-1 O/U. The Lakers are 16-9 O/U while averaging 113.6 points per game at home as well.

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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (42-15) and Los Angeles Lakers (35-22) face each other for the second consecutive game Monday night. Tip-off is scheduled 10 p.m. ET in Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz lost to the Lakers 127-115 Saturday, playing without Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert or Derrick Favors. Utah still has the best record in the NBA and a 1.5-game lead over the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference. They have split their two games against the Lakers so far this season.

The Lakers beat the Jazz without Anthony Davis or LeBron James. They are fifth in the West and trying to keep from falling below sixth place and into the play-in games for the NBA playoffs. James and Davis are expected to return soon.

Jazz at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:06 a.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Lakers +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -6.5 (-110) | Lakers +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 214.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Lakers: Key injuries

Jazz

PG Mike Conley (knee) probable
PF Derrick Favors (knee) questionable
C Rudy Gobert (knee) probable
PF Ersan Ilyasova (hamstring) questionable
SG Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out

Lakers

SF LeBron James (ankle) out
PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
C Andre Drummond (toe) probable
C Marc Gasol (finger) probable
PF Markieff Morris (ankle) probable

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Jazz at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 112, Lakers 104

Money line (ML)

With Gobert back in the lineup and perhaps Favors, the Jazz will be able to defend Drummond better this time around.

Utah has only lost consecutive games twice this season and the Lakers have alternated winning and losing games in the last 10 games. With a win Saturday, they are due a loss. The Jazz will bounce back. It is chalky, but take the JAZZ -250, although you can get more bang for your buck betting the spread.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in their last four games and are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games. The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games.

Utah has been solid this season against the spread, going 33-24 overall. The Lakers are only 15-19 ATS after a win this season. Take the JAZZ -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Lakers still have the league’s lowest Over percentage this season at 38.6% but their games have gone Over in six of their last seven games. Utah is 5-4 O/U in its last nine games. Take OVER 214.5 POINTS (-110).

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Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (42-14) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (34-22) at Staples Center at 4:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz are looking for a third straight victory, posting wins by eight or more points against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers in their most recent games.

Utah enters on an 0-3 against the spread skid, however, and they’re just 3-7 ATS across the past 10.

The Lakers are looking to rebound after a 121-113 loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. L.A. has alternated wins and losses in each of the past 10 games, going 5-5 ATS during the stretch.

One thing that has been consistent lately for the Lake Show is the Over, cashing in five of the past six outings.

Jazz at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Lakers +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -7 (-110) | Lakers +7 (-110)
Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Lakers: Key injuries

Jazz

PF Derrick Favors (knee) questionable
SG Donovan Mitchell (ankle) doubtful

Lakers

C Marc Gasol (finger) probable
SF Kyle Kuzma (calf) probable
PG Dennis Schröder (foot) probable
SG Wesley Matthews (Achille) probable
C Andre Drummond (toe) questionable
PF Markieff Morris (ankle) questionable
PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
SF LeBron James (ankle) out

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Jazz at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 119, Lakers 108

Money line (ML)

The Jazz (-300) will cost you three times your potential return, and that’s risky business on the road against the defending champs. Over the long haul you’ll lose plenty of these and find yourself in the red.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The JAZZ -7 (-110) remain without their two biggest stars, A.D. and LeBron, and they’ll be hard-pressed to keep it within four buckets. The big news for the visitors is the health of Donovan Mitchell. If he cannot play, this wager is less attractive.

The Jazz beat the Lakers 114-89 on Feb. 24 in Salt Lake City in a game LeBron was able to play.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 216.5 (-110) is attainable for Over bettors, with or without Mitchell in the lineup. The Lakers coughed up 121 points last time out, and they have registered Over results in five of the past six outings. You can expect another one here.

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