In the featured game of this NBA Monday slate, we have the Utah Jazz taking on the Los Angeles Lakers on ESPN. This is the third and final matchup between these teams during this shortened NBA season. The Jazz – Lakers NBA betting picks preview will find the best NBA betting odds, provide some betting trends and show the best NBA picks and NBA predictions available.
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Jazz vs. Lakers Game Info
Utah Jazz (42-15, 16-12 Away) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-22, 17-12 Home)
Date: Monday, April 19, 2021
Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: STAPLES Center — Los Angeles, Calif.
Coverage: ESPN
The Jazz may be short-handed on Monday. Donovan Mitchell avoided a serious injury, but he will still be out for a bit with a sprained ankle. Mike Conley and Rudy Gobert both missed last game with knee injuries, but they are both listed as probably for tonight. Without also three on Saturday against the Lakers, the game went to overtime, where they lost. The starters for the Jazz played well, with all five scoring at least 14 points. However, with three normal starters missing, it depleted their bench, which is why they got only 15 bench points the entire game. Jordan Clarkson led the way with 27 points, and he should continue to play a big role tonight whether he is starting or coming off the bench. Awesemo is projecting him to lead the team in scoring yet again tonight.
The Lakers also have a long injury report for tonight. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis are out. They also have Andre Drummond, Dennis Schroder, Markieff Morris and Marc Gasol all listed as probable. They will need all hands on deck, especially if Utah gets Conley and Gobert back. Last game, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope really stepped up, scoring 25 points and stealing the ball twice. Schroder also finished the game with 25 points, and Awesemo is projecting him to lead the Lakers tonight, though that projections falls short of the 20-point mark. Assuming all probable players are active, the Lakers could be in trouble tonight. However, probable players have turned doubtful at times this season.
Jazz vs. Lakers Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Jazz vs. Lakers betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 12 p.m. EST on April 19, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Jazz: (-250) — BetMGM
- Lakers: (+240) — FanDuel
NBA Odds: Spread
- Jazz: -6.5 (-110) — BetMGM
- Lakers: +7 (-114) — SugarHouse, FanDuel, DraftKings
NBA Odds: Point Total
- Over: 214.5 (-110) — BetMGM, William Hill
- Under: 215 (-110) — FanDuel
Jazz vs. Lakers NBA Betting Trends
- Utah is 1-4 against the spread (ATS) in its last five games.
- Utah is 1-6 ATS in its last seven games against the Lakers.
- The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games.
- The total has hit the over in six of the Lakers’ last seven games.
Jazz vs. Lakers Prediction
This game can only be projected with the thought that all probable players are active. Without the probable players in the game, there is basically nobody left. So this is a rematch from last game, with the only different being the addition of Conley and Gobert for Utah. This is a massive upgrade for the starting five, but more importantly, it gives the Jazz depth on their bench again, with Clarkson playing a big scoring role as the sixth man. This is when they are at their best, which is why they will cover the spread on the road tonight.
Prediction: Jazz -6.5
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