Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers NBA Picks & Predictions 10/10/2017

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

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The Utah Jazz head to Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.

The Jazz come into this game after finishing last season with an overall record of 51-31. They were 1st in the Northwest Division. They had a point differential of 3.9 as they averaged 100.7 points per game while giving up 96.8 per contest. The Lakers had an overall record of 26-56 last season. They were 4th in the Pacific Division. They averaged 104.6 points per game and surrendered 111.5, good for a point differential of -6.9.

Valuable Utah Jazz Betting Trends

The Utah Jazz were 35-43-4 against the spread last season

The Utah Jazz were 42-40-0 against the over/under last year

Important Los Angeles Lakers Betting Trends

The Los Angeles Lakers were 37-43-2 against the spread last season

The Los Angeles Lakers were 44-37-1 against the over/under last year

Key Utah Jazz Injuries

10/7/2017 Dante Exum G Shoulder Expected to be out until at least Nov 15
10/6/2017 Raul Neto G Quadriceps Questionable for start of season

Key Los Angeles Lakers Injuries

10/8/2017 Lonzo Ball G Ankle Questionable for start of season
10/8/2017 Andrew Bogut C Groin Questionable for start of season
7/12/2017 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope G Suspension Expected to be out until at least Nov 2

Player Spotlight

Rudy Gobert comes into this game after averaging 14 points per contest while playing 33.9 minutes per night last year. He grabbed 12.8 rebounds per contest and distributed 1.2 assists per game. His FG percentage was 66% while his free throw percentage was 65%. Ricky Rubio averaged 11.1 points per contest in 32.9 minutes per game last year. He averaged 9.1 assists per game and 4.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage was 40% for the season while his free throw percentage was 89%.

Player Spotlight

Julius Randle scored 13.2 points per contest while playing 28.8 minutes per game last season. He hauled in 8.6 rebounds per contest and had 3.6 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage was 49% and his free throw percentage finished at 72%. Jordan Clarkson averaged 14.7 points per game last year and he saw the court an average of 29.2 minutes per game. He also brought in 3 rebounds per game and had 2.6 assists per contest. His field goal percentage was 45% and his free throw percentage was 80%.

Useful Team Statistics

Utah averaged 100.7 points per contest last year, which was 28th in the league. Their average scoring margin was 3.94 and their shooting percentage was 47% as a unit, which had them ranked 9th. From 3-point territory they shot 37%, which was good for 8th in the NBA. They averaged 43.2 boards per contest and 20.1 assists per game, which ranked them 20th and 28th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they were 19th with 13.6 per game. The Jazz allowed 96.8 points per contest, which was 1st in the NBA. They also surrendered a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 4th and 17th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents averaged 40.2 rebounds a game which ranked 1st, and they allowed 17.8 assists per game which put them in 1st place in the league. They forced 12.1 turnovers per game which ranked them 2nd in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Los Angeles was 17th in the NBA with 104.6 points per contest last season. They were 19th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin was -6.88. They shot 35% from beyond the arc, which was good for 22nd in the league. They were 17th in the NBA in rebounding with 43.5 boards per contest and 26th in assists per game with 20.9. The Lakers were 5th in turnovers per contest with 15.2. The Lakers gave up 111.5 points per game, which ranked them 28th in the league. Their defense surrendered a 48% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 30th and 26th in those defensive statistics. They ranked 30th with 25.7 dimes allowed per game and 23rd with 44.4 boards surrendered per contest. The Lakers were 20th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.5 per contest last year.

Advanced Statistics

The Jazz were 12th in the NBA in offensive rating with 109.6, and their defensive rating of 105.3 was ranked 28th last season. In terms of pace they were 30th in the league with 91.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 53% was 8th. As a team they were 10th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 56% and they shot 3 pointers on 33% of their shots, ranking 11th in the league. Utah was 12th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 49%, which was 28th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

The Lakers were 24th in the NBA in offensive rating with 106, and their defensive rating of 113 was ranked 1st last season. In terms of pace they were 5th in the league with 98.5 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 50% was 22nd. As a team they were 25th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shot 3 pointers on 30% of their shots, ranking 18th in the league. Los Angeles was 5th in turnovers, as they turned the ball over an average of 13.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season was 54%, which was 1st in the league.

Who will win tonight's Jazz/Lakers NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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