Los Angeles @ Utah Picks & Props

In terms of threes, the Jazz's feeble 33.4% rate of successful threes measures as the 6th-fewest in the NBA this year. The Jazz will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from facing the 4th-most sluggish tempo away team in the league over the last 5 games (the Los Angeles Lakers).

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's outstanding 51.0% field goal rate rates highest in the league this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost possessions for the Lakers.

Luka Doncic has totaled a terrific 34.6 points per game this year, a significant increase from his 28.4 points per game last year. With respect to shooting, the Lakers's outstanding 51.0% field goal rate rates highest in the league this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost possessions for the Lakers. The matchup against Utah is a good one for getting to the charity stripe; opposing starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 5.0 foul shots per game this year when the Utah Jazz have the home court advantage (2nd-most in the NBA).

The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while at home with 15.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while at home with 15.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's outstanding 51.0% field goal rate rates highest in the league this year. The matchup against the Jazz is a strong one for 3-pointers; the opposition's starting SFs have tallied the most 3-point shots per game in the NBA this year (2.4). The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost possessions for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have played at the 4th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road. Offensive rebounds save possession and produce more chances for scoring and assists, but the Los Angeles Lakers grade out 4thworst in in the NBA with a mere 9.7 offensive boards per game this year.

This year, the other team's starting PFs have tallied 5.6 three attempts per game (most in the NBA) against the Lakers, creating a strong matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while at home with 15.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

With respect to shooting, the Lakers's outstanding 51.0% field goal rate rates highest in the league this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should boost possessions for the Lakers.

The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while at home with 15.5 offensive rebounds per game this year. The matchup vs. Los Angeles may be a strong one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposition's starting PGs have attempted a monstrous 6.2 free throws per game over the last 5 games when the Los Angeles Lakers are the visiting team (4th-most in the league).

Ace Bailey has registered 14.8 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he's registered over the course of the year. The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a good one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the most 3-point attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.8). The Utah Jazz have played at the 3rd-speediest pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 3rd-best in in the NBA while at home with 15.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 8.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Marcus Smart has gone over 6.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Kevin Love has gone over 4.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.

Kyle Filipowski has gone over 8.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Gabe Vincent has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.