Los Angeles @ Utah Picks & Props

Luka Doncic has attempted 9.5 shots from behind the three-point arc per game this year, placing him in the 98th percentile among all players in the league. Out of all players in the league, Luka Doncic slots into the 95th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 35.6 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year. The Lakers have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Lakers. The matchup against Utah is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a massive 5.0 free throws per game this year when the Utah Jazz have the home court advantage (2nd-most in the NBA).

Out of all players in the league, Walker Kessler registers in the 76th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a massive 2.2 fouls per game this year. The Utah Jazz check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing at home this year. The number of points registered against Jaxson Hayes has been quite low (11.1 per game) when he is on the road and guarding opposing starting Cs this year (3rd percentile). The Lakers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which should lead to fewer plays for the Utah Jazz. The matchup vs. Jaxson Hayes is a hard one for getting to the foul line; when squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year, they have attempted a measly 2.3 free throws per game (7th percentile).

Rui Hachimura has sunk 7.8 baskets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 2.6 higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year away from home. Rui Hachimura has sunk 2.6 3-point shots per game over the last 5 games, 0.9 more than he's made in all games this season. Rui Hachimura has tallied 31.9 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 84th percentile. The Lakers have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a good one for 3-point shots; the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the most threes per game in the league this year (2.4).

Lauri Markkanen has registered 19.2 points per game this year, putting him in the company of the best players in the NBA by this standard: 89th percentile. Lauri Markkanen has attempted 10.9 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 2.1 more than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen places in the 82nd percentile for playing time, putting up a monstrous 31.4 minutes per game on his home court this year. This year, opposing starting SFs have totaled 5.8 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, creating a favorable matchup. The Jazz have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Jaxson Hayes has sunk 83.0% of his field goals over the last 10 games, 10.9% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year. Jaxson Hayes has tallied 24.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 6.6 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Lakers have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Walker Kessler is a favorable one; he has allowed a massive 19.5 points per game when playing at home when defending fellow starting Cs this year (100th percentile). The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Lakers.

LeBron James has compiled 29.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.4 higher than he's compiled in all games this year. LeBron James has made 3.0 shots from behind the three-point arc per game over the last 5 games, 0.8 higher than he's sunk over the course of the season. LeBron James has played 34.6 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 93rd percentile. The Lakers have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Utah is a favorable one; when the Jazz are on their home court, they have given up the most points per game in the league to the opposition's starting PFs this year (24.0).

John Collins has made 52.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 15 games, 9.1% higher than he's converted from downtown overall this season. John Collins has been on the court for 30.2 minutes per game this year, some of the highest playing time of any player in the NBA: 79th percentile. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposing team's starting PFs have tallied the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6). The Jazz have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the league with 15.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games.

Austin Reaves has notched 27.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 8.2 higher than he's notched overall this season. Among all players in the league, Austin Reaves comes in at the 93rd percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 34.3 minutes per game away from his home court this year. The Lakers have been the 5th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 5 games. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting SGs have totaled 7.3 3-point attempts per game (2nd-most in the league) against the Jazz, marking this as a favorable matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the league over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to more possessions for the Lakers.

The Utah Jazz check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the league while playing at home this year. The Lakers have played at the 2nd-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 20 games away from their home court, which should lead to fewer plays for the Utah Jazz.

Jordan Clarkson has posted 21.6 points per game over the last 5 games, 4.7 more than he's posted overall this year. Jordan Clarkson has made 4.2 treys per game over the last 5 games, 1.8 higher than he's sunk overall this year. The Jazz have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the league with 15.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Jordan Clarkson should see a spike in output for all stats considering controlling the home court advantage in this game.

Isaiah Collier has attempted 12.4 shots per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he's attempted over the course of the year. Isaiah Collier has tallied 32.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 9.3 higher than he's tallied overall this season. The Jazz have played at the 7th-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. Offensive rebounds save possession and generate additional chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz rank 2nd-best in in the league with 15.4 offensive boards per game over the last 5 games. Isaiah Collier has converted 91.7% of his free throw attempts over the last 10 games at home, 16.7% higher than he's put through the hoop in all games this season with the home court advantage.

Jarred Vanderbilt has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Dalton Knecht has gone over 7.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Johnny Juzang has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Filipowski has gone over 4.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.