Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Use Code WWWC It’s a matchup of Western Conference teams on the parquet floor in the City of Angels as the Utah Jazz clash with the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night and we have things covered with our Jazz vs. Lakers prediction. Utah outgunned Chicago 150-147 in double overtime at home in their previous game Sunday night, winning outright as a 4.5-point underdog. Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 119-95 on the road in their previous game Saturday night, winning outright as a two-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Lakers own a 120-83 advantage, but the Jazz picked up a 131-119 home victory in the most recent matchup on February 12. Read more about this Jazz vs. Lakers prediction! No air balls here—only slam dunks with our NBA Picks!
Utah Trying to Earn Rare Road Victory
Utah won for the second time in three games as they outlasted Chicago in double overtime at home Sunday night in their previous contest. The Jazz entered Monday 5-8 on the year and in the basement of the Northwest Division, 7.5 games behind the Thunder for the top spot. Against Chicago, Utah led 13-5 less than four minutes into the game but was tied after the opening quarter. The Jazz trailed by nine at the half, by 15 with 7:50 to play in the third quarter and by four after three quarters. After multiple lead changes in the final quarter, Lauri Markkanen tied the game with a free throw with 19 seconds remaining to force overtime. Utah led by as many as four in the first overtime but gave up the tying bucket with 0.2 seconds remaining. In the second overtime, the Jazz saw the game tied before Keyonte George hit the game-winning three-pointer with two seconds to play. Utah shot 44.1% from the field, including 18 of 49 from three-point range, and forced 17 Chicago turnovers in the game. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 47 points and seven rebounds in the win.
The Jazz comes into this contest 12th in the league in scoring offense with 118.9 points per game this season. Utah is 2nd in rebounding by pulling down 48.3 boards per night, while standing 6th by dishing out 29.3 assists a night. The Jazz are 28th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 123.7 points per contest. Lauri Markkanen is leading the Jazz in scoring as he puts up 30.6 points plus 6.2 rebounds per contest. Keyonte George (22.2 points, seven assists), Walker Kessler (14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds) and Svi Mykhailiuk (9.5 points) are solid scoring options. Isaiah Collier (11 points, 7.4 assists), Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, Ace Bailey, Jusuf Nurkic, Kyle Anderson, Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kevin Love, Cody Williams and Elijah Harkless are important pieces for coach Will Hardy. Utah is shooting 44.3% from the field, which is 26th in the league in field goal percentage. The Jazz knock down an average of 13.8 triples per game, which is 14th in the league, while they stand 25th in three-point field goal percentage by knocking down 33.5% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Utah is above average at the charity stripe as they are 5th by converting 82.2% of their attempts on the year.
Key Injury Report for Jazz:
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- Center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is done for the season.
- Forward Georges Niang (foot) is out.
- Forward Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) is out.
- Forward Kyle Anderson (back) is questionable.
Lakers Seeking Third Straight Win
Los Angeles won their second straight game as they pelted the Bucks in the final game of a five-game road trip. The Lakers entered Monday 10-4 and holding a 1.5-game lead on the Warriors for the top spot in the Pacific Division. Against Milwaukee, Los Angeles took control early, leading 30-18 after one quarter and 65-34 at the half before cruising the rest of the way for the win. The Lakers shot 49.4% from the floor, including 13 of 33 from three-point range, and held the Bucks to 40% shooting in the game. Luka Doncic led the way for Los Angeles with 41 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the win.
The Lakers are 19th in the league in scoring offense as they put up an average of 116.3 points per game this season. Los Angeles is 26th in rebounding with 41.1 boards per contest and 20th in assists with 25.6 per game. The Lakers stand 11th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 114.4 points per night. Luka Doncic leads the team as he puts up 34.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 8.9 assists a night this season. Austin Reaves (28.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists), Deandre Ayton (16.2 points, 8.4 rebounds) and Rui Hachimura (15.8 points, 3.8 rebounds) are solid secondary scoring options. Jake LaRavia (10.2 points), Marcus Smart (10.2 points, 3.4 assists), Dalton Knecht, Nick Smith Jr., Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Bronny James are expected to contribute for coach J.J. Redick. The Lakers are 2nd in the league in field goal percentage as they shoot 50.4 % from the floor as a team. Los Angeles is 29th in the league with 10.9 triples per game while standing 24th in three-point shooting by shooting 33.8% from downtown. The Lakers are an average team at the charity stripe, ranking 14th by sinking 79.3% of their attempts as a team.
Key Injury Report for Lakers:
- Guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is out here.
- Forward LeBron James (back) is a game-time decision. Has missed the entire season due to sciatica.
- Guard Marcus Smart (illness) is questionable.
- Forward Rui Hachimura (calf) is questionable.
Jazz vs. Lakers Pick
Jazz vs. Lakers Moneyline Pick
- Lakers (4 units)
Utah has been solid offensively this season but they have their share of issues on the defensive end of the floor. The Jazz are just 1-5 on the road this year and have been outscored by 15.9 ppg (101.3 ppg for, 117.2 ppg against) in those games. That is a massive drop in offensive production, considering they have averaged 134 ppg at home this year. Los Angeles is a solid team and they are nearing the return of James to the mix as he is nearing his return from sciatica. The Lakers have Doncic leading the way and they take advantage of a leaky Jazz defense to come up with the home win here.
Jazz vs. Lakers Over/Under Pick
- Over (4 units)
Utah has seen the over post a 7-6 mark in their 13 games on the year. The Jazz stand 12th in scoring offense, 20th in offensive efficiency and 12th in terms of pace as they average 101 possessions per game on the year. Los Angeles enters this game having seen the over post a 9-5 mark on the year. Los Angeles is 19th in the league in scoring offense, 15th in offensive efficiency and 21st in terms of tempo by averaging 99.5 possessions per contest. Eight of the last 10 meetings have wound up over the total, including the last two. Given Utah’s defensive issues, look for this game to wind up over the number.
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