Lakers vs Jazz 2019 NBA Lines, Game Analysis & Expert Pick

The Lakers head to Utah a day after beating the Denver Nuggets 105-96 on the road. Utah battles the Lakers off a 2-day rest. Will the Jazz protect their home court with a win and cover? Or, will LeBron and LAL make it 2 big wins in a row? Keep reading for NBA odds, a preview and a free pick for Lakers vs Jazz!

Lakers vs Jazz 2019 NBA Lines, Game Analysis & Expert Pick

Why the Los Angeles Lakers are a good bet +3?

The Lakers are 9-1 SU on the road. The fact they get points here must surprise. Los Angeles is hot. They’ve won 11-of-12 after beating the Nuggets 105-96. Most believe L.A. wins behind one of the top shooting teams in the NBA. Although that’s true, LAL also ranks 3^rd in the NBA in points allowed. The defense and offense could contribute to a big Laker win on Wednesday night.

Team Statistics

Offense:

• Points/G: 119.9
• Field Goal %: 48.1
• 3-Point %: 35.5
• Free Throw %: 74.1
• Rebounds/G: 45.4
• Assists/G: 26.4

Defense:

• Points/G: 103.7
• Field Goal %: 43.3
• 3-Point %: 33.1
• Free Throw %: 80.1
• Rebounds/G: 42.6
• Assists/G: 23.4

Why the Utah Jazz is a good bet -3?

Although the Jazz lost their last game, they played well towards the end to gain confidence heading into Wednesday. Philadelphia racked up a 26-point lead before the Jazz rallied. In the end, the 76ers beat the Jazz 103-94. Utah is ice cold. Off their last game, they can get hot enough on Wednesday to win and cover.

Team Statistics

Offense:

• Points/G: 106.1
• Field Goal %: 45.0
• 3-Point %: 37.3
• Free Throw %: 76.8
• Rebounds/G: 46.9
• Assists/G: 21

Defense:

• Points/G: 105.1
• Field Goal %: 43.3
• 3-Point %: 34.2
• Free Throw %: 76.5
• Rebounds/G: 44.3
• Assists/G: 20.6

NBA Betting Trends for Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz

• The total has gone under is 6 of the Lakers last 6 games
• The Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games versus Utah
• Versus a Northwest opponent, the Lakers are 4-2 ATS in the last 6 games
• Lakers are 0-8 SU in the last 8 games on the road against Utah
• The Jazz is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games
• Utah has gone 9-1 SU in their last 10 home games
• Jazz is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games in December
• The under is 4-of-5 in Utah’s last 5 games versus the Lakers

Lakers vs Jazz Final NBA Betting Analysis

All NBA basketball handicappers should know this angle: a better team often gets points in the second of a back-to-back. That’s the angle here. The Lakers dominated the Nuggets on Tuesday night. They get odds versus the icy Jazz on Wednesday night.

The Jazz has lost 4-of-5. Yet for some reason, they are -3 favorites. Homecourt means something. It doesn’t mean this much. Even though the Jazz is 9-1 SU in their last 10 home games, the Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 in Utah.

The Lakers should beat the Jazz straight up. Taking the points is a no-brainer.

NBA Free Pick: Lakers +3