Lakers vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 13

  • The Lakers are -1.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 238.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Lakers vs Jazz Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 17-23 against the spread, while the Jazz are 24-16 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+1.5 -120O 239.5 -110-105
Utah Jazz -1.5 +100U 239.5 -110-115

Jazz vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Lakers and Jazz, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Jazz vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 60.6% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 59 of their last 97 games (+20.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 97 games (+18.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 59 games (+17.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 31 away games (+14.30 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 35 away games (+14.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 77 games (+22.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 49 of their last 77 games (+19.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 17 games (+16.50 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 38 of their last 58 games (+15.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 37 of their last 57 games (+15.00 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 17-23 (-8.4 Units / -19.03% ROI).

  • 20-20 against the Moneyline (-3.9 Units / -5.46% ROI)
  • 20-20 against the Over for game total points (-2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 20-20 against the Under for game total points (-2.05 Units / -4.65% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 24-16 (+6.4 Units / 14.56% ROI).

  • 20-20 against the Moneyline (+9.35 Units / 20.33% ROI)
  • 21-18 against the Over for game total points (+1.2 Units / 2.72% ROI)
  • 18-21 against the Under for game total points (-5.05 Units / -11.49% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-24.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 78 games (-21.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 59 games (-17.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 74 games (-16.75 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 69 games (-14.95 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 37 of their last 95 games (-35.90 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 35 of their last 95 games (-30.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 92 games (-25.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 97 games (-23.05 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 84 games (-21.20 Units / -22% ROI)

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Lakers were 4-13 (.235) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Lakers are 13-4 (.765) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — T-8th-best in the NBA. The Jazz have allowed 13.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th-worst in the NBA.

The Lakers are 8-11 (.421) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .461

The Lakers are 8-3 (.727) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are 28-39 (.418) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are 12-14 (.462) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .557

The Jazz are 4-5 (.444) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .557

Injury Report: Jazz vs. LakersSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 13

  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kelly Olynyk (Utah Jazz): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Thigh, Game Time Decision
  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers): Calf, Game Time Decision
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Heel, Game Time Decision
  • Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers): Hip, Game Time Decision

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 9.9 second chance points per game (385 points/39 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Lakers have averaged 4.3 second chance points per game (167 points/39 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.2

The Lakers have averaged 14.6 offensive rebounds per game (568 rebounds/39 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.8

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz are shooting 43% from three (66/155) in close and late situations this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Jazz have averaged 16.3 turnovers per game (653 turnovers/40 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Jazz have averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (322 turnovers/40 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz averaged 58.8 points per game (4,823 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (4,570 rebounds/121 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have 302 steals this season — tied for 8th most among NBA teams

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have allowed 19.1 fast break points per game (1,203 points/63 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Jazz have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,456 rebounds/40 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Jazz allowed 16.8 fast break points per game (1,377 points/82 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0


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