Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (18-7) are 8.5-point favorites against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (10-15) Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Delta Center. The game tips off at 9 p.m. ET on KJZZ, Jazz+, and SportsNet LA.
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Lakers vs. Jazz Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Lakers 122, Jazz 118.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-397)
- Total Pick: Under 242.5 (computer predicts 240.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Jazz (+8.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Jazz Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | Lakers | -9.5 | 244.5 | -407 | +316 | 108-106 LAL |
| 11/18/2025 | Lakers | -13.5 | 239.5 | -746 | +524 | 140-126 LAL |
| 2/12/2025 | Lakers | -9 | 236 | -412 | +321 | 131-119 UTA |
| 2/10/2025 | Lakers | -12 | 234.5 | -775 | +536 | 132-113 LAL |
| 12/1/2024 | Lakers | -5.5 | 226.5 | -217 | +179 | 105-104 LAL |
| 11/19/2024 | Lakers | -10.5 | 234 | -565 | +414 | 124-118 LAL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 15-10-0 record against the spread.
- In games this season they were favored by 8.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 3-3 record against the spread.
- In Los Angeles' 25 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (68%).
- This season, the Lakers have been favored 13 times and won 10, or 76.9%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has been at least a -397 moneyline favorite five times this season and won all of those games.
Jazz 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Utah has compiled a 14-11-0 record against the spread.
- The Jazz are 4-8 against the spread when an underdog by 8.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have combined to hit the over in 16 of Utah's 25 games with a set total.
- The Jazz have won seven of the 21 games they were the underdog on the moneyline this season (33.3%).
- Utah has gone 3-9 in games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +312 or longer (25%).
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Lakers vs. Jazz Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Gabe Vincent: Out (Back),
Maxi Kleber: Probable (Back),
Deandre Ayton: Out (Elbow),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)
Jazz
Jazz:
Lauri Markkanen: Questionable (Groin),
Georges Niang: Out (Foot),
Walker Kessler: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers vs. Jazz Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KJZZ, Jazz+, and SportsNet LA
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Delta Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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