After tussling with the Phoenix Suns, on Saturday the Los Angeles Lakers get another shot at a club vying for a play-in spot, this time the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Lakers are making their way through an important stretch of their schedule. After failing to one-up the Phoenix Suns, a rival for a play-in spot in the Western Conference, the purple and gold head to Utah to contend with the Jazz, who are in a similar position. The latter will be playing the second of a home back-to-back after flattening the Raptors on Friday, 145-113.
Spreads rarely get as close as this one. The NBA odds have L.A. as the slightest of favourites at -1.5.
Lakers vs. Jazz NBA Betting Odds
The Utah Jazz had three opportunities to vanquish the Lakers during 2023 but fell each time. Two were during the latter stages of last season and the third was earlier during the current campaign. Before then came a trio of wins for the Salt Lake City-based outfit against their Californian foes.
If L.A. figures to be a part of the playoff conversation in the weeks and months ahead, they’ll have to right many wrongs away from home. The Lake Show is only 6-13 on its travels. Darvin Ham’s group has lost five of its six most recent road games. Incidentally, the lone victory came against the terrific Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles is only 16-23 ATS this season. Almost everyone who has been in the starting lineup is listed as day-to-day at the time of writing, from King James to Cam Reddish.
This Jazz team is playing to the tune of wins over heavyweights like the Nuggets, 76ers, and Bucks. Winners of four straight, the Jazz are scintillating these days. They didn’t just defeat Milwaukee, Denver, or Philadelphia, they obliterated them. Those successes helped improve the club’s efforts ATS to a commendable 24-16. It should also be highlighted that the Jazz are winners of six consecutive in front of their fans.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are a great home team this season, directing many visiting teams to the exit with sad faces. However, on Thursday the Phoenix Suns, especially Bradley Beal, looked to make their stay far more pleasant.
The irony is that the Lakers didn’t even shoot more poorly than the Suns, going 50 per cent to Phoenix’s 49. 5 per cent. The hosts were more accurate from beyond the arc as well (38.2 to 35.9). It was the free throw line that sunk L.A, with a moribund 64 per cent efficiency in that context. The other problem was Suns guard Bradley Beal. He finished the night with 37 points and shot from pretty much everywhere on the court, even breaking Austin Reaves’ ankles on one play. Every Lakers starter, save Cam Reddish, was atrocious on defence. LeBron James finished with -25, Anthony Davis with -24, and Taurean Prince an unbelievable -30. Lakers lose big time, 127-109.
Utah Jazz
Recent performances from the Jazz beg the question of how much longer they can keep up with their current pace. Playing a back-to-back might help answer that question, but there was little doubt on Friday night at home against the Toronto Raptors.
Toronto played the hosts tough for about one and a half quarters before Utah opted to extinguish its Cretaceous Period-inspired opponent. The Jazz were sensational from the field. The most threatening aspect of their sudden surge is that the offence is evenly distributed. For a team that finished with 145 points, its leading scorer was Lauri Markkanen with 22. Collin Sexton was the only other starter who hit 20. Bringing Jordan Clarkson off the bench was the not-so-secret ingredient, as he poured in 21 of his own.
When a team corrals 56 rebounds to the other side’s 31, a lot of the leg work is already complete. Points in the paint? Make it 58 to 32 for the Jazz. This was never a contest. Utah wins 145-113.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Jazz?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 13 Jan 1:47am | UTA | -1.5 -115 | O +237.5 -110 |
| Closing 14 Jan 4:26am | UTA | -4.5 -110 | O +253.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
23.24 |
| Assists |
5.04 |
| Rebounds |
8.46 |
| FG% |
65.4 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
2.41 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
25.66 |
| Assists |
8.3 |
| Rebounds |
12.64 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
23.24 |
| Assists |
5.04 |
| Rebounds |
8.46 |
| FG% |
65.4 |
| Steals |
1.03 |
| Blocks |
2.41 |
| Points |
27.8 |
| Assists |
8.8 |
| Rebounds |
15.6 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
2.4 |
| Blocks |
1.6 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Jaxson Hayes (C)
D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Taurean Prince (SF)
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Cam Reddish (SF)
Collin Sexton (PG)
Kris Dunn (PG)
John Collins (PF)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Johnny Juzang (SG)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Kris Dunn (PG)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish (SF) | Out Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Wed | Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 | 6-6 | 7-5 | + - |
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Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday. |
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| Jaxson Hayes (C) | Prob Tues | Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors. |
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| D'Angelo Russell (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 | 9-8 | 10-7 | + - |
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Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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| Taurean Prince (SF) | Prob Sun | Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday. |
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| Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) | Out indefinitely | Back - 21 / 03 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 | 13-11 | 15-9 | + - |
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Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Cam Reddish (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 | 13-12 | 16-9 | + - |
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Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Collin Sexton (PG) | Out Sun | Illness - 09 / 04 / 24 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Sexton has been held out of the last three games with an illness, and he will not lace up for Sunday's clash versus the Warriors. |
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| Kris Dunn (PG) | Out Sun | Foot - 06 / 04 / 24 | 3-3 | 4-2 | + - |
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Dunn has missed the last four games with left foot inflammation, and he will not take the court against the Warriors on Sunday. |
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| John Collins (PF) | Out indefinitely | Back - 30 / 03 / 24 | 4-5 | 6-3 | + - |
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Collins is idle due to back spasms, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Late April | Shoulder - 28 / 03 / 24 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Markkanen is sidelined due to a right shoulder impingement, and he will miss at least two weeks of action. |
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| Johnny Juzang (SG) | Prob Fri | Back - 27 / 03 / 24 | 4-6 | 6-4 | + - |
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Juzang was held from the last match with back spasms, but it is projected that he will suit up Friday versus the Rockets. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Out indefinitely | Back - 26 / 03 / 24 | 4-7 | 7-4 | + - |
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Clarkson has been sidelined with left lower-back soreness, and he is without a definitive timetable for return. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Prob Wed | Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 24 | 4-7 | 7-4 | + - |
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Markkanen is dealing with a right quad contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status for Wednesday's clash against the Spurs. |
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| Kris Dunn (PG) | Elig Fri | Suspension - 24 / 03 / 24 | 4-7 | 7-4 | + - |
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Dunn has been suspended two games for initiating an altercation, and he is eligible to return against the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Prob Mon | Quadricep - 24 / 03 / 24 | 4-7 | 7-4 | + - |
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Markkanen is hindered by a right quad contusion, but it is predicted that he will take on the Mavericks on Monday. |
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| Lauri Markkanen (PF) | Out Sat | Rest - 22 / 03 / 24 | 5-8 | 7-6 | + - |
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Markkanen will not dress for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets as he will be given a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 13 Jan 1:47am UTA -1.5 -115 O +237.5 -110 Closing 14 Jan 4:26am UTA -4.5 -110 O +253.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 23.24
Assists 5.04
Rebounds 8.46
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.03
Blocks 2.41
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 25.66
Assists 8.3
Rebounds 12.64
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 2.34
Points 23.24
Assists 5.04
Rebounds 8.46
FG% 65.4
Steals 1.03
Blocks 2.41
Points 27.8
Assists 8.8
Rebounds 15.6
FG% 63.4
Steals 2.4
Blocks 1.6
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks -
Injuries
Cam Reddish (SF)
Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24Jaxson Hayes (C)
Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24D'Angelo Russell (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24Taurean Prince (SF)
Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)
Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24Cam Reddish (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24Collin Sexton (PG)
Out Sun Illness - 09 / 04 / 24Kris Dunn (PG)
Out Sun Foot - 06 / 04 / 24John Collins (PF)
Out indefinitely Back - 30 / 03 / 24Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Late April Shoulder - 28 / 03 / 24Johnny Juzang (SG)
Prob Fri Back - 27 / 03 / 24Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Out indefinitely Back - 26 / 03 / 24Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Prob Wed Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 24Kris Dunn (PG)
Elig Fri Suspension - 24 / 03 / 24Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Prob Mon Quadricep - 24 / 03 / 24Lauri Markkanen (PF)
Out Sat Rest - 22 / 03 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cam Reddish (SF) Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24 3-2 2-3 + - Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24 6-6 7-5 + - Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C) Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24 6-7 7-6 + - Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG) Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24 9-8 10-7 + - Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF) Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG) Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24 12-10 14-8 + - Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24 13-11 15-9 + - Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24 13-12 16-9 + - Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Collin Sexton (PG) Out Sun Illness - 09 / 04 / 24 3-1 2-2 + - Sexton has been held out of the last three games with an illness, and he will not lace up for Sunday's clash versus the Warriors.
Kris Dunn (PG) Out Sun Foot - 06 / 04 / 24 3-3 4-2 + - Dunn has missed the last four games with left foot inflammation, and he will not take the court against the Warriors on Sunday.
John Collins (PF) Out indefinitely Back - 30 / 03 / 24 4-5 6-3 + - Collins is idle due to back spasms, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Late April Shoulder - 28 / 03 / 24 4-6 6-4 + - Markkanen is sidelined due to a right shoulder impingement, and he will miss at least two weeks of action.
Johnny Juzang (SG) Prob Fri Back - 27 / 03 / 24 4-6 6-4 + - Juzang was held from the last match with back spasms, but it is projected that he will suit up Friday versus the Rockets.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Out indefinitely Back - 26 / 03 / 24 4-7 7-4 + - Clarkson has been sidelined with left lower-back soreness, and he is without a definitive timetable for return.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Prob Wed Quadricep - 26 / 03 / 24 4-7 7-4 + - Markkanen is dealing with a right quad contusion, but it is not expected to impact his status for Wednesday's clash against the Spurs.
Kris Dunn (PG) Elig Fri Suspension - 24 / 03 / 24 4-7 7-4 + - Dunn has been suspended two games for initiating an altercation, and he is eligible to return against the Rockets on Friday.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Prob Mon Quadricep - 24 / 03 / 24 4-7 7-4 + - Markkanen is hindered by a right quad contusion, but it is predicted that he will take on the Mavericks on Monday.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) Out Sat Rest - 22 / 03 / 24 5-8 7-6 + - Markkanen will not dress for Saturday's matchup against the Rockets as he will be given a day of rest.