The Los Angeles Lakers (2-5) host the Utah Jazz (6-3) at Crypto.com Arena, beginning at 10:30 PM ET on Friday, November 4, 2022. The Jazz are 3.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the game is 228.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Lakers as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Lakers have -155 odds to pick up the win, while the Jazz are listed at +131 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 228 points.
Lakers vs. Jazz Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 4, 2022
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SPORT
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
Lakers vs. Jazz Betting Trends
So far this season the Lakers have two wins against the spread. Los Angeles was defeated in the one game it played as the favorite this season. Lakers games this year have hit the over on three of nine set point totals.
In the Jazz’s nine games this season, they have six wins against the spread. Utah has gone 5-2 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 71.4% of those games). The Jazz have gone over the point total 33.3% of the time this year (three of nine games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Lakers
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LeBron James | 7 | 25 | 9 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
Anthony Davis | 6 | 23.2 | 11.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
Lonnie Walker IV | 7 | 16.1 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 1 | 1.7 |
Russell Westbrook | 6 | 13.3 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Troy Brown Jr. | 5 | 9 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 1 |
Jazz
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Markkanen | 9 | 21.7 | 9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.9 |
Jordan Clarkson | 9 | 17.1 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 3 |
Collin Sexton | 9 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Kelly Olynyk | 9 | 12.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.8 |
Malik Beasley | 9 | 11.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
Lakers vs. Jazz Injury Report
Lakers: LeBron James: Probable (Foot), Anthony Davis: Questionable (Back), Thomas Bryant: Out (Thumb), Dennis Schroder: Out (Thumb)
Jazz: Leandro Bolmaro: Out (Health Protocols), Simone Fontecchio: Out (Health Protocols)
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles is averaging only 107.4 points per game (third-worst in NBA), but it has played more consistently at the other end of the court, where it is surrendering 111.4 points per game (11th-ranked).
When it comes to three-pointers, Los Angeles has been inefficient, as it ranks worst in the league in threes made (9.3 per game) and worst in three-point percentage (26.7%). Of the shots attempted by the Lakers in 2022-23, 62.8% of them have been two-pointers (77.0% of the team’s made baskets) and 37.2% have been threes (23.0%).
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
At 115.6 points scored per game and 112.4 points allowed, Utah is 10th in the NBA on offense and 14th on defense. At home, the Jazz score 119.3 points per game. On the road, they score 112.6.
In 2022-23 Utah is fourth-best in the league in 3-point makes (14.6 per game), and it ranks No. 14 in 3-point percentage (36.1%). In 2022-23, the Jazz have taken 43.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 56.1% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 34.5% of the Jazz’s buckets have been 3-pointers, and 65.5% have been 2-pointers.
Lakers vs. Jazz Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this game is the Jazz, and we predict that Jazz will cover the spread (Lakers -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 228 points.
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