Los Angeles Lakers Look for Redemption Against Utah Jazz in Western Conference Showdown
On January 13, the 2023-24 NBA season will feature a Western Conference showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Game outlook
On January 13, the 2023-24 NBA season will feature a Western Conference showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This game is part of their three-game regular-season series. In their previous meeting in November, the Lakers emerged victorious with a score of 131-99 as 7.5-point home favorites. Los Angeles has enjoyed a three-game winning streak against Utah. Currently, the Lakers are favored in the betting market with an opening line of -2, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lakers -135 | Jazz +115
Spread: Lakers -2 (-110) | Jazz +2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 238 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a loss to the Phoenix Suns, bringing their season record to 19-20 SU and 16-23 ATS. Despite recent wins against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Toronto Raptors, the Lakers ended their five-game stretch with their fifth defeat in seven games. During the game against the Suns, the Lakers struggled to keep up and were trailing by as much as 32 points. LeBron James and Anthony Davis only managed to contribute 23 points combined, while D'Angelo Russell led with 19 points and six assists off the bench. The Lakers had 33 assists, but also turned the ball over 18 times and allowed 13 offensive rebounds. Lakers coach Darvin Ham acknowledged the team's turnovers and the Suns' ability to capitalize on them. Currently, the Lakers rank 24th in the league in adjusted offensive efficiency, 11th in adjusted defensive efficiency, 29th in 3-point rate, and 21st in turnover percentage. It is worth noting that the Lakers have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 19th in offense and 16th in defense. They have a season record of 20-20 (17-23 ATS). Offensively, the Lakers have a field goal percentage of 48.73%, a free throw percentage of 76.85%, and a three-point percentage of 35.35%. They average 43.43 rebounds, 27.53 offensive assists, and 14.00 turnovers per game. Defensively, the Lakers allow a field goal percentage of 46.56%, a free throw percentage of 78.49%, and a three-point percentage of 37.93%. They average 43.95 defensive rebounds, 27.18 defensive assists, and 12.98 turnovers per game.