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Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers February 12th 2025
The Lakers (-338) are favored by 8.5 points on the road against the Jazz (+270) in a Western Conference matchup. Los Angeles (32-19) has won six straight games and is currently fourth in the West, while Utah (12-40) has lost three straight and is 14th in the conference.
This game will tip off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on SN-LA. The over/under line for this game is 236.5 points. The Lakers (-8.5) are 1st in the Pacific Division, while the Jazz (+8.5) are 5th in the Northwest.
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Lakers vs. Jazz Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz
- Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
- Date: Wednesday, February 12th
- Betting Odds LAL -8.5, LAL -338 | UTA +270 O/U 236.5
The Lakers Can Win If…
The Lakers improved to 32-19 on the season with a 132-113 win over the Jazz on Monday. Playing at home, Los Angeles covered the -12 point spread, and the game’s total of 245 points went over the 235.5-point line.
Los Angeles took control early, leading 37-25 after the 1st quarter and 72-47 at halftime. A 14-0 run extended their lead from 66-47 to 80-47. Though the Jazz outscored the Lakers 38-32 in the 4th quarter, the game was already decided, as the Lakers entered the final period with a 100-75 lead.
The Lakers put up 132 points in their win over the Jazz, shooting 54.3% from the field. They hit 15 threes, connecting at a 35.7% rate from beyond the arc.
LeBron James led the way with 24 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Austin Reaves added 22 points, while Rui Hachimura contributed 21. Jordan Goodwin scored 11 of his 17 points in the 4th quarter.
The Lakers put together a strong defensive effort through three quarters, allowing just 25 points in the 1st and 22 in the 2nd, before giving up 38 in the 4th. Still, they held the Jazz to 113 points on 46% shooting in the win.
From beyond the arc, the Lakers limited Utah to 12 made threes on 30% shooting. They also recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks. On the boards, they gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
- The Lakers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last road games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Lakers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- Over their last three games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 3-0 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
The Jazz Can Win If…
The Jazz fell to 12-40 on the season after a 132-113 road loss to the Lakers on Monday. Utah entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 235.5 by 9.5 points.
Utah found themselves in a deep hole after the Lakers went on a 14-0 run, stretching the score from 66-47 to 80-47. The Jazz played the Lakers evenly in the 3rd quarter (28-28) and outscored them 38-32 in the 4th, but the damage was already done as they entered the final period trailing 100-75.
In their 132-113 loss to the Lakers, the Jazz shot 46.4% from the field, with a three-point percentage of just 30%, making 12 threes in the game. John Collins and Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 17 points each, with Collins adding 11 rebounds.
Jordan Clarkson contributed 16 points, hitting 3 threes at a 30% rate. Johnny Juzang scored 11 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter, while Isaiah Collier added 7 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Jazz struggled defensively against the Lakers, giving up 132 points on 54% shooting. Utah allowed 37 points in the 1st quarter and 35 in the 2nd, with a slight improvement in the 3rd, where they gave up 28 points. The Lakers closed strong with 32 points in the 4th.
Utah allowed 15 made threes on 35% shooting from deep. The Lakers also went 17/18 from the free-throw line. The Jazz finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, while recording 6 steals and 3 blocks.
- Across their five previous home games, Utah has an ATS mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-5 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-3.
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
The Lean
As the underdogs with a spread of +8.5, we recommend going with the Jazz on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236.5 and our model has the Lakers and Jazz finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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Luka Doncic, LeBron James to Share the Court
Luka Doncic made his Lakers debut in Monday’s 132-113 win over the Jazz, scoring 14 points with five rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes. It was his first game since Christmas Day due to a calf injury.
“I was a little bit nervous before,” Doncic admitted. “But once I stepped on the court, it was fun. And just being out there again felt amazing.”
Lakers coach JJ Redick plans to play Doncic alongside LeBron James for the first time Wednesday, offering a preview of what could be a dynamic superstar pairing.
“They’re two of the best thinkers, problem solvers that we’ve ever seen,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said. “I don’t see any world where those two playing together isn’t a good thing.”
James scored 24 points in Monday’s win, while Austin Reaves added 22 points and nine rebounds.
Utah Struggling to Stay Competitive
The Jazz (22-34) have lost three straight games and 15 of their last 18. Monday’s loss to the Lakers was their third defeat of the season against Los Angeles, and they’ll need to figure out a way to slow down their high-powered offense.
John Collins (17 points, 11 rebounds) and Walker Kessler (13 points, 12 rebounds) recorded double-doubles in the loss, but Utah’s defense allowed the Lakers to shoot 54.3 percent from the field.
“We’ve got to learn how to not be rattled by opponents’ big-time shots,” Kessler said. “That’s a continual learning process.”
The Jazz allowed 72 first-half points on Monday and trailed by as many as 34 in the game.
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