A nine-game road winning streak hangs in the balance for the Los Angeles Lakers (18-3), who will be 2-point underdogs when they square off with the Utah Jazz (12-9) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 210 points and it will air on NBATV at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds
The Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets in their last contest, 105-96, despite being 6-point underdogs. The Jazz, on the other hand, were topped by the Philadelphia 76ers, 103-94, and failed to cover as 5-point underdogs. The Los Angeles game finished 21.5 points under the projected point total of 222.5, while the Utah game went 12 points under the projected point total of 209.
Los Angeles dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 23.1) and a free throw rate of 0.238 (above their season average of 0.181). For those same stats, Denver put up marks of 14.3 and 0.176, respectively. Utah, meanwhile, held Philadelphia to an effective field goal percentage of 0.478 (below their season average of 0.530). Utah’s Rudy Gobert played well, finishing with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Anthony Davis, meanwhile fueled Los Angeles with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, LeBron James led the Lakers to a 95-86 victory. He recorded a double-double with 32 points and 10 assists. Los Angeles covered as a 4-point favorite and the two teams combined for 181 points, which was well under the projected point total of 214.5. Los Angeles won the rebounding battle. The Lakers had more offensive rebounds (11 vs. three) and total rebounds (42 vs. 40).
Lakers games have typically finished under the total (60.0 percent). Los Angeles comes into the game with records of 18-3 straight up (SU) and 11-9 against the spread (ATS).
Much like Los Angeles, Jazz games also have typically finished under the projected point total (61.9 percent). Additionally, Utah is 12-9 SU and 8-13 ATS.
The ineffective offense of Utah (22nd in the NBA with an offensive efficiency of 104.2) will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Los Angeles (third in the league with a defensive efficiency of 100.8). The Lakers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Jazz, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Jazz rank fifth in three pointers allowed per game (32.0) while the Lakers rank 13th (33.2).
- Los Angeles ranks second in second chance points per game (15.7) while Utah ranks 28th (10.0).
- The Lakers rank seventh in steals per game (8.5) while the Jazz rank 29th (6.1).
- Los Angeles ranks fourth in assists per game (26.4) while Utah ranks 26th (21.0).
- Los Angeles ranks sixth in points off turnovers per game (18.2) while Utah ranks 20th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.5).
- The Lakers rank third in fast break points per game (17.0) while the Jazz rank 27th (11.1).
- The Lakers rank second in points in the paint per game (53.3) while the Jazz rank 22nd (44.8).
- Los Angeles ranks first in blocks per game (7.1) while Utah ranks 24th (4.4).
- Los Angeles is 7-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Utah is 6-1.
- The Jazz are 11-6 when they score more than 100 points, while the Lakers are 15-3.
- Los Angeles is 4-5 ATS on the road, while Utah is 4-5 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Lakers’ 9 road games, while 5 of the Jazz’s 9 home games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Utah are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Lakers have 5 unders over their last five games, while the Jazz have 3 overs and 2 unders
- During their last five games, the Lakers have scored an average of 111.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 105.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
- The Jazz have been outscored by an average of 8.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Utah has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
