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The Los Angeles Lakers (42-39) are 16.5-point favorites against the Utah Jazz (37-44) on April 9, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers are 8-2 over their past 10 games, while the Jazz have gone 2-8 during their past 10. The matchup has a 234 point total.
How to bet Lakers vs. Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 16.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Lakers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Lakers have -1693 odds to pick up the win, while the Jazz are listed at +967 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234 points.
Lakers vs. Jazz Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Lakers vs. Jazz Betting Trends
The Lakers have 40 wins against the spread in 81 games this year. Los Angeles has won 19, or 63.3%, of the 30 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Lakers games this year have gone over the total in 42 out of 81 opportunities (51.9%).
Against the spread, the Jazz are 46-35-0 this season. Utah has put together a 19-27 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 41.3% of those games). Jazz games this season have hit the over 58% of the time (47 out of 81 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Lakers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 54 | 28.8 | 8.4 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Anthony Davis | 55 | 26.1 | 12.5 | 2.6 | 1 | 2 | 0.3 |
| D’Angelo Russell | 70 | 17.8 | 3 | 6.2 | 1 | 0.4 | 2.7 |
| Austin Reaves | 63 | 13 | 3 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Malik Beasley | 80 | 12.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
Jazz
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Dunn | 21 | 12.6 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Luka Samanic | 6 | 10 | 4.7 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Ochai Agbaji | 56 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Simone Fontecchio | 48 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Johnny Juzang | 17 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
Lakers vs. Jazz Injury Report
Jazz: Russell Westbrook: Out (Not With Team), Lauri Markkanen: Out (Hand), Rudy Gay: Out (Lower Back), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Hand), Walker Kessler: Out (Concussion), Collin Sexton: Out (Hamstring), Talen Horton-Tucker: Out (Ankle), Kelly Olynyk: Out (Rest)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles is posting 117 points per game (ninth-ranked in NBA) this year, while allowing 116.6 points per contest (19th-ranked). The Lakers are putting up 116.8 points per game in home games. On the road, they are faring better on offense, averaging 117.3 points per contest. The Lakers have seen an uptick in scoring recently, racking up 120.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.9 points more than the 117 they’ve scored this year.
While Los Angeles ranks in the bottom five in the NBA in three-pointers per game with 10.7 (fifth-worst), it ranks 25th in the league with a 34.5% three-point percentage. The Lakers have taken 65.1% two-pointers and 34.9% threes this year. Of the team’s buckets, 75% are two-pointers and 25% are threes.
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
Utah is sixth in the league in points scored (117.1 per game) and 24th in points allowed (117.9). In 2022-23 the Jazz are scoring 1.8 more points per game at home (118) than away (116.2). In their previous 10 games, the Jazz are tallying 114.8 points per game, compared to their season average of 117.1.
Beyond the arc, Utah is seventh in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (13.4). It is 19th in 3-point percentage at 35.4%. The Jazz take 42.2% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 31.6% of their made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, they take 57.8% of their shots, with 68.4% of their makes coming from there.
Lakers vs. Jazz Predictions and Pick
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