The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers collide at the Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been in a rut as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games, but they will be feeling much better after outlasting the Bulls in a thrilling 150-147 double overtime win on Sunday. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 47 points on 15 of 33 shooting, Keyonte George added 33 points on 10 of 27 shooting, Isaiah Collier added 16 points off the bench while Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with five points, 14 rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 44 percent from the field and 18 of 49 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to erase a 15-point deficit in regulation. They opened the second overtime period on a crucial 8-2 run to escape with the gritty win at home.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in terrific form as they’ve won 10 of their first 14 games of the season and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the Bucks in a 119-95 road win on Saturday. Luka Doncic led the team with 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Austin Reaves added 25 points with six rebounds and eight assists while Deandre Ayton chipped in with 20 points and 10 rebounds on nine of 13 shooting. As a team, the Lakers shot 49 percent from the field and 13 of 33 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the start and never looked in any danger after outscoring the Bucks by an incredible 65-34 in the first half.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 20 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have won each of their last eight home games against the Jazz following a road win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games after coming off overtime.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a win.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last three games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Lakers have lost five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in four of the last five games between the Jazz and Lakers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last seven games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Lakers’ last five home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Luka Doncic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for points per game (34.4) this season.
- Rui Hachimura ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (50.0%) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen has scored 30+ points in three consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Jusuf Nurkic has recorded 3+ steals in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.4%).
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.1).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.8).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.8).
Lakers vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz could be shorthanded for this one as they are keeping eyes on Kyle Filipowski, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson who are all questionable, while the Lakers have upgraded LeBron James and Gabe Vincent to questionable for this one.
The Jazz would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their thrilling double overtime win in their last outing, but they were really struggling before that game so it’s no surprise to see them as heavy underdogs at home. The Lakers have yet to fully hit their stride but they’ve been playing well and they showed how destructive they can be in their win over the Bucks on Saturday. I would be more interested in the Jazz if they were at home, but at the crypto.com Arena, I will take the Lakers to win this one comfortably.