Los Angeles is a Lock – Lakers at Jazz Game 3
April 23, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers (67-17 SU, 44-40 ATS, 44-39-1 O/U) will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Utah Jazz (48-36 SU, 40-44 ATS, 44-39-1 O/U) in their first-round playoff series when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena tonight at 10:30 PM ET.
Los Angeles took a 2-0 series lead as all-star shooting guard Kobe Bryant had a fantastic all-around game with 26 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds to lead the Lakers to a 119-109 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles failed to cover the spread for BetOnline NBA sports betting backers as 11.5-point home favorites while the final score checked in Over the 211-point O/U total.
The Lakers also got 22 points from Pau Gasol and 19 points off the bench from forward Lamar Odom in the victory.
All-star point guard Deron Williams had 35 points, 9 assists, and 4 steals for Utah, while Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Jazz.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.
The Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.
The Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
The Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
The Jazz are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games.
The Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
The Over is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings.
The Lakers are 11-5-1 ATS in the last 17 meetings.
NBA Odds
Los Angeles Lakers -1½ -110
Utah Jazz +1½ -110
Over 214 -110
Under 214 -110
Analysis: The Lakers are firing on all cylinders entering tonight’s matchup against the Jazz and will cover the spread for BetOnline NBA sports betting backers as a slight road favorite.
The Lakers are clearly the cream of the crop in the Western Conference and are on a mission to reach – and win – the NBA Finals this season.
The Jazz are one of the best home teams in the league every season, but they are going down tonight to the superior Lakers and Kobe Bryant.
NBA Free Picks: Lakers -1½ Points/Over 214 Total Points
Comments
Got something to say?