Jazz vs Lakers Betting Preview: Nov 21, In-Depth Analysis & Predictions

Utah Jazz (4-9 SU, 7-6 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (8-6 SU, 5-9 ATS)

When: Tuesday, November 21st, 10:00 PM (ET)

Where: Crypto.com Arena, CA, Los Angeles

TV: TNT

Point Spread: UT +8/LAL -8

Total: 236

Money Line: Utah Jazz +268/-338

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Notable Injuries

Jazz

• Walker Kessler (Out) Elbow

Lakers

• Anthony Davis (Probable) Hip
• LeBron James (Questionable) Calf
• Jarred Vanderbilt (Out) Heel
• Gabe Vincent (Out) Knee
• Jalen Hood-Schifino (Questionable) Knee

Recent Form

Over the Jazz’s last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 4-9. In their 13 games, the Jazz have achieved a 4-6 record in games against Western Conference teams, and they have a 0-3 record in non-conference play.

Over the Lakers’ last five games, they are 4-1 and come in with an overall record of 8-6. The team currently sits 6th in the Western Conference and 2nd place in the Pacific division.

The Historicals

In terms of betting, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 in the previous 5 matchups vs Los Angeles. This mark has come on an average scoring margin of +8 points per game in favor of the Jazz. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 5-0. Combined, they averaged 248 points in these games.

Analysis

Utah’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 137 points against the Suns. They had an overall field goal percentage of 41.7% and made 26/32 free throws. Leading the team in scoring is Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24.8 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Jordan Clarkson also maintains a PPG average of 19.5 heading into the game.

At present, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 26th, allowing 122.0 points per game.

In terms of takeaways, Jazz are causing 16.7 turnovers per game, ranking 29th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 9th in rejections, averaging 5.8 blocked shots each game.

In their recent matchup, the Lakers offense ended with 105 points against the Rockets. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47% and made 6 threes. For the season, the Lakers offense has been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. So far, they have hit 56% of their looks from inside the arc, and are averaging 9.9 made threes per contest.

On defense, the Lakers are currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.6 points per game.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Lakers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.6% from downtown.

Betting Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight-up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
• In their last five home games, Los Angeles has averaged 106 points per game while allowing 114. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
• Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a strong record vs the spread, going 3-0. Their straight-up mark in these contests is 1-2.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Lebron James is coming off a big 37-point, 6 rebound and 8-assist performance vs. Houston. However, they ended up just taking down the Rockets by 1 point. Even though Utah is just 4-9 overall, they are 7-6 vs. the spread. I see the Lakers winning, but I like Utah vs. the spread at +8.

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