The Los Angeles Lakers'(8-6) welcome the'Utah Jazz'(4-9) on Tuesday. Tip from crypto.com Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Lakers'odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; teams split 4 games last season
Utah is on a 2-game skid after dropping consecutive games to the Phoenix Suns including a 140-137 overtime loss on Sunday while covering as a 5.5-point home underdog. F Lauri Markkanen'scored a team-high 38 points while adding 17 rebounds for the double-double. F'John Collins'also added a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The Lakers have won back-to-back games after knocking off the Houston Rockets 105-104 on Sunday while failing to cover as 6.5-point home favorites. F LeBron James'scored a game-high and season-high 37 points on 14-of-19 shooting while adding 6 rebounds and 8 assists. F'Anthony Davis'was the only other starter to scored in double figures adding 27 points and 10 rebounds for the double-double.