Lakers vs. Jazz Picks & Best Bets 1st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Utah Jazz will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action on Sunday at Delta Center, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Collin Sexton are set to lead the way for the Jazz, while the Lakers have Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Dalton Knecht.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Lakers vs. Jazz bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Lakers will likely beat the Jazz with a projected final score of 115-110.
To get the best value from these predictions, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Lakers vs. Jazz Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Lakers vs. Jazz picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Lakers vs. Jazz Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Delta Center
- Spread: Lakers -4.5 / Jazz +4.5
- Moneyline: Lakers -198 / Jazz +168
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 225.5 Points (-105/-115)
Jazz +4.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Jazz have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Lakers have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Over 225.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 225.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 52% chance that the total will go over 225.5 points, providing an edge of 0.3%.
Lakers vs. Jazz Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Los Angeles Lakers at -198 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Utah Jazz are available at +168 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Lakers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 68% chance of victory.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Lakers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -198 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Lakers vs. Jazz
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Lakers vs. Jazz game.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis | 28 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
LeBron James | 27 | 7 | 10 | 3 |
Dalton Knecht | 20 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
Rui Hachimura | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Max Christie | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Dalton Knecht Over 4.5 3-Pointers (+125)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Dalton Knecht Over 4.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +125 |
- Our top prop bet for the Lakers is on Dalton Knecht to record over 4.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 7.7% on the +125 odds offered by BetMGM.
Utah Jazz Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Markkanen | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
John Collins | 22 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
Collin Sexton | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Keyonte George | 15 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Walker Kessler | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Isaiah Collier Over 3.5 Assists (+115)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Isaiah Collier Over 3.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our best prop bet for the Jazz is on Isaiah Collier to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 assists, giving us an edge of 6.5% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Lakers vs. Jazz Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Lakers vs. Jazz trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
LeBron James Over 3.5 Total Turnovers
LeBron James has recorded more than 3.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90% success rate). You can bet on him to go over 3.5 turnovers again at odds of -115 (53% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
John Collins Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
John Collins has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 17 of his last 18 games (94%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -190 (66%), available at Bet365.
Collin Sexton Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Collin Sexton has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 20 of his last 25 appearances (80%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -175 (64%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dalton Knecht of the Lakers to put up over 4.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 5 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Jazz +4.5 to cover.
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