Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers odds, starters, injury reports, predictions
The Utah Jazz are preparing for a matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers tonight. On paper, that sounds like quite the task. In 2021-22, it’s roughly as difficult as getting ready for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They share a record with the Lakers (21-22).
It’s been a remarkably disappointing season for the Lake Show. They’ve struggled to incorporate enigmatic point guard Russell Westbrook into their offense. For some, this outcome was predictable. Conventional wisdom has always dictated that you surround LeBron James with players that space the floor.
Russell Westbrook does virtually everything but that. His ball dominance has not meshed well James’ unique abilities as a point forward. Moreover, Anthony Davis has struggled mightily, when he’s even been healthy enough to suit up.
It may sound like a recipe for a Jazz (29-14) win. However, the Jazzmen have struggled on the tail end of back-to-back sets in 2021-22 so far. They’ll have to work hard and execute their gameplan in order to come away with a victory in this one.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are 5 point favorites to win this game tonight, and -200 point favorites on the money line. The Lakers are +165 point money line underdogs.
The over/under is presently set at 230.5 points.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
Quin Snyder will deploy his usual starting lineup tonight. Look for Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale and Rudy Gobert to be on the hardwood when the opening whistle blows.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Hassan Whiteside and Elijah Hughes remain in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Otherwise, the Jazz will enjoy a clean bill of health for this game.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Even though the Jazz are on the wrong end of a back-to-back in this contest, the safe money is on them. The Lakers have simply struggled too mightily this season to earn any benefit of the doubt.
It’s fitting that each team played the Denver Nuggets in their last matchups. The Jazz prevailed against the Nuggets by a score of 125-103. The Lakers weren’t so lucky. They dropped their contest against Denver 133-97.
No, you didn’t misread that. LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers lost an NBA game by 36 points. It doesn’t feel like a stretch to predict a Utah Jazz victory against them tonight.
Prediction: Jazz 121, Lakers 108
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers TV Channel
Fans in Los Angeles can turn to Spectrum SportsNet for this game. Meanwhile, fans in Utah should look to AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
If the Lakers don’t pose a serious challenge, the Jazz are sitting pretty for their next contest. After a night’s rest, they’ll play the Houston Rockets on the 19th.
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Following that contest, they’ll square off with the Detroit Pistons on January 21. Their schedule takes a significant turn from there: they’ll play the Golden State Warriors on the 23rd, and the Phoenix Suns on the 24th.