Utah Jazz vs Lakers Predictions and Betting Tips 2 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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01.12.2024 18:08
Jazz v Lakers Prediction
Heading into this game, Utah continues its tanking process to obtain the first pick, while Los Angeles has been in a recent struggle over a few games. As this Lakers squad came up short against Oklahoma City last night time out, Utah lost to Denver by 19 points. This matchup will take place on December 2nd at 6:30 A.M. IST in Ball Arena of Salt Lake City. Underneath our key betting tips, top player props, betting insights, and vital injuries to create a scoreline for this matchup.
Jazz v Lakers Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Moneyline Pick
Seeing that the money line is at -333 for Los Angeles, they should have it taken due to their way more elite play on both ends. As Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish continue complementing each other’s games very well, their defensive prowess should help outscore Keyonte George plus Collin Sexton. Having Lebron James and Rui Hachimura at forwards, this duo should easily outrebound plus score way more than Lauri Markannen plus Cody Williams. With Anthony Davis dominating the middle as a lethal offensive star, he should help handle Walker Kessler while making the Lakers win their 3 straight money line at -333 against Utah.
2. Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Point Spread Pick
Knowing that Los Angeles has a -7.5 spread in this matchup, they should handle it because of a much stronger two-way game. Led by Austin Reaves as someone who can finish inside while hitting threes from deep, he also has one of the better passing games. With him going against Keyonte George, Reaves should dominate this matchup due to his offensive greatness completely outplaying the Jazz guard on defense. As someone who can create takeaways and deflections, he should have multiple turnovers on George for transition points. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton will be at shooting guard for Utah against an elite lockdown defender in Cam Reddish. Even though Reddish has not been strong on offense, he should control his will against Sexton due to his ability to limit drives inside and force Sexton to take more uncomfortable shots from outside. With Rui Hachimura continuing to be one of the biggest developing pieces under this new J.J. Reddick regime, his ability to crash the boards and create rebounds will be on display against Cody Williams. Knowing that Williams is not a great defender either, Hachimura can finish inside or outside at a higher level, while also creating blocks on Williams down the other end on layups. Seeing that Lebron may not be great on defense anymore, Lauri Markannen should have a pretty solid offensive game for Utah shooting-wise. But, the passing ability of James and his ability to create looks near the basket will help develop a vital aspect for him to beat Markannen as an all-around player. A much stronger rebounder as well, he will be joined by Anthony Davis at center to create a combination with a piece playing at an MVP-level. Someone who will dominate Walker Kessler throughout, this -7.5 spread should be taken with ease.
3. Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under in this game is at 234.5 points, this should be a very high-scoring game due to both teams having multiple threats. For Utah, their shooting guard continues to be one of the best cutters to the basket, while their power forward can finish inside or out. Having a center who can finish with layups inside, this group has a lot of great deep shooters on their bench. Meanwhile, Los Angeles is led by a great all-around guard and a very strong small forward who can dunk inside or knock down threes pretty easily. Having a power forward who’s an elite passer and finisher from long-range or mid-range, their center continues to be an MVP-candidate offensive weapon. Having a couple of solid scorers off the bench, this game should combine for 242 points between both squads.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Top Player Props
Collin Sexton under 18.5 points at 1.91: As the Jazz shooting guard continues finishing inside, his deep shooting has been an issue against taller defenders. Facing off against a much longer guy in Cam Reddish, Sexton will be forced into a lot of tough looks and turnovers, while the Lakers guard can use quick hands for steals on drives. Averaging 17.2 points a night, he will be a little lower than that during this matchup.
Anthony Davis over 25.5 points at 1.61: Seeing that the Lakers center continues being a dominating force with layups and dunks inside, his outside shot is a vital part of this game as well. Even though Walker Kessler is known for his defense on Utah, Davis will dominate the matchup due to his size and strength. Someone averaging 25.4 points a night, should build on his season average by a lot more points.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury News & Impact
Utah Jazz Injuries: As Jordan Clarkson, 15.0 points, and Kyle Filipkowski are ruled out for Utah, they will be without their top two bench scorers.
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries: With Jarred Vanderbilt still out due to a foot injury, this group will miss Jaxson Hayes, 4.5 rebounds, as their top backup center.
Jazz v Lakers Head-to-Head Trends
With Los Angeles having won the last two matchups against Utah, they hope to continue making this streak even bigger as the far stronger unit. Seeing that this unit has scored more than 100 points in their last 11 matchups vs the Jazz, they have also averaged 131 in two prior ones. Knowing that the Lakers are 5-1 against the spread over their six previous games, they should continue improving their record.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, Los Angeles is backed by 76.9% of bettors to beat Utah in this game.
Jazz v Lakers Final Prediction
As the Lakers enter this game having been on a tough stretch, this should be a very strong bounce back game for them. Going up against a much weaker team in Utah, this group will be led by Austin Reaves at point guard. Seeing that Reaves continues creating great looks inside plus being a strong deep shooter, his greatness as a floor spacer continues to be an additional scary part of this guard’s game. Knowing that his matchup is Keynote George, Reaves should have control throughout because of his defensive prowess plus his ability to score over a weaker defender. With George having struggles to cover fast dribblers, Reaves will continue driving in the lanes and knocking down shots with space as well. Someone who will create steals plus extra positions for this Lakers squad should create a bunch of bad passes from George throughout. Having Cam Reddish as a shooting guard, his length and wingspan can handle the dribbling chances for Collin Sexton due to having a stronger reach-in ability. Even though Sexton can finish at the hoop with ease, Reddish will create traps and force him to knock down further shots he is not comfortable with.
With Rui Hachimura being one of the most aggressive rebounders in NBA play, his ability to crash glasses plus create dunks will dominate Cody Williams. The Lakers' small forward has shown an amazing ability to get boards with length and strength which is a huge advantage against Williams. Knocking down threes as well, this Lakers rising star has become one of the strongest forces in their growth. Having Lebron James at power forward, his ability to pass and create looks for others creates a mismatch against Lauri Markennen. Although this Jazz forward will be a little longer and get more blocks, Lebron should control inside scoring plus rebounding abilities. Having Anthony Davis at center, his all-around prowess to be a superstar will once again be on display against Walker Kessler, while bench pieces like Max Christie look to play a bigger role. But, if the Jazz have Patty Mills and Johnny Juzang have big nights, it could be a lot closer than expected.
Our prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win and cover their -7.5 spread, while the score goes over 234.5 points.
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