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Los Angeles Lakers (2-6) vs. Utah Jazz (7-3)
The 2022-23 NBA betting action continues Monday in the Western Conference when the Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Lakers head to the road for a two-game set after four games at home that saw the team go 1-2 through the first three games. They take on the Cleveland Cavaliers to finish out the four-game set on Sunday. That game has been excluded from the analysis. Utah finishes a three-game road trip in Los Angeles on Sunday when they take on the Clippers. That contest has also been excluded from the analysis. These teams met on Friday in Los Angeles with Utah winning, 130-116.
The beginning of the season has not been pretty for the Los Angeles Lakers, who fell to 2-6 SU and are 2-6 ATS. The club lost to Utah on Friday, 130-116, yielding 20 more shots to Utah than they produced in the contest. Anthony Davis led the way for Los Angeles, producing 22 points and eight rebounds. Lebron James chipped in 17 points and 10 boards but was a -11 during his time on the court.
“We took a huge step backward tonight,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said of the team’s performance defensively. “It's the first game where I felt like we really weren't there defensively.”
Bron in transition.
Enough said. pic.twitter.com/3g63IwqYJL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 5, 2022
Los Angeles entered Friday’s game as a three-point favorite but clearly did not live up to expectations. The line has not been set for this contest at the time this preview was written, but one can be sure they will be underdogs in the game, as they are 0-3 on the road while Utah is 4-0 at home. James and Davis are battling injuries but are probable for this contest. Thomas Bryant, Cole Swider, and Dennis Schroder are out.
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