Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Lakers prediction and betting tips on February 13, 2025
Game Prediction
Among the NBA regular-season games scheduled for February 13, the matchup between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers stands out. Our experts have prepared their betting prediction for this game.
Utah Jazz
Utah's season has gone from bad to worse, and they are no longer dreaming of a playoff spot, trailing the top 10 by a massive 15 wins. The Jazz sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, making it difficult to have any realistic postseason ambitions.
In their last outing, Utah suffered a 113-132 road loss—ironically against the Lakers. This marked their fourth defeat in five games. They will be shorthanded again, with three players unavailable, including Collin Sexton, who has missed the last three games due to injury. His absence will be particularly felt.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers pulled off one of the biggest trades of the NBA season, sending Anthony Davis away while acquiring Luka Dončić. The Slovenian superstar didn’t seem eager to leave Dallas, where he was worshipped, but now he joins a team where LeBron James is still the central figure.
The Lakers are in fantastic form, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with a 32-19 record. They have been on a tear, winning 10 of their last 11 games. At least four players are set to miss this matchup, and both Dončić and Bronny James are questionable.
Match facts
- Utah has been dreadful at home, winning just 5 of 23 games.
- The Lakers have won 13 of their 26 road games.
- Betting odds: Utah – 4.00 | Lakers – 1.26.
Head-to-head
These teams have already faced off three times this season, with the Lakers winning all three encounters.
Prediction
The Lakers are heavy favorites in this matchup, even on the road. Utah is in crisis mode and lacks the quality to compete with a team of Los Angeles' caliber. The visitors should control this game from start to finish, so I’m betting on the Lakers to win with a -7.5 point handicap.