Utah vs LA Lakers Prediction: LA Won't Even Need LeBron to Win

Prediction for the NBA match between Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers, which will take place on February 15th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

From a tournament standpoint, Golden State is Utah's closest neighbor in the standings, so the matchup with the Warriors was crucial for Will Hardy's team. But the Jazz blew it, losing 107-129. Like the rest of the league lately, Utah couldn't stop Steph Curry, missing 20 three-pointers. This game showed that the Jazz are still far behind the more experienced teams in the race for the play-in game. So far, they are only 1.5 wins out of the top 10, but that handicap will increase significantly shortly.

The Lakers hosted Detroit in their last game. This game was the debut of Spencer Dinwiddie's new team. The guard spent 31 minutes on the floor, scored 6 points, made seven assists, and, importantly, had two steals - because he was invited to the Lakers to provide backcourt defense. Darvin Ham's team, of course, beat the Pistons 125-111. LeBron James was the team's top scorer with 25 points. The Lakers have won five of their last six games, occupying the ninth line of the Western Conference standings.

LeBron James will not participate in the upcoming match. However, Utah made such a wrong impression in the game against Golden State that the Lakers should win even without their leader seems quite high. At least the Jazz doesn't look like a clear favorite like the bookmakers' line suggests. We are betting on the Lakers and the TO. Let's also bet on the Lakers' fouls.