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
Special NBA Betting Promotion!
Place a $1 bet on either team’s money line, WIN an additional $100 (in free bets) if either team hits a 3-pointer during the game today. Promotion available in CO, IA, IN, MI, NJ, TN, VA and WV. PA residents, don’t miss BetMGM‘s risk-free, first-bet offer!
Place your legal, online sports bets at BetMGM! Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
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.
Play our new free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
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).
Want some action on this one? Place a bet at BetMGM now. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Jess Root on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
Additional NBA sports coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | LeBron Wire | Lonzo Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire
Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage. This information is for entertainment purposes only. We make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1368]