Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (18-7) are 6.5-point favorites against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (10-15) Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Delta Center. The matchup starts at 9 p.m. ET on KJZZ, Jazz+, and SportsNet LA.

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Lakers vs. Jazz Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Lakers 122, Jazz 118.

Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-254)
Total Pick: Under 243.5 (computer predicts 240.0 points)
Pick ATS: Jazz (+6.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Jazz Matchups

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles is 15-10-0 against the spread this season.
In games this season they were favored by 6.5 points or more, the Lakers have a 4-4 record against the spread.
The teams have hit the over in 17 of Los Angeles’ 25 games with a set total.
The Lakers have won 10, or 76.9%, of the 13 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Los Angeles has won seven of its eight games when favored by at least -254 on the moneyline.
Jazz 2025-26 Betting Trends

Utah has gone 14-11-0 ATS this season.
In games they have played as at least 6.5-point underdogs this year, the Jazz are 6-8 against the spread.
Utah has gone over in 16 of its 25 games with a set total (64%).
The Jazz have been the underdog on the moneyline 21 total times this season. They’ve finished 7-14 in those games.
When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +206 or longer, Utah has a record of 4-10 (28.6%).

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Lakers vs. Jazz Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

Maxi Kleber: Day-To-Day (Back),

Austin Reaves: Out (Calf)

Jazz

Jazz:

Georges Niang: Out (Foot),

Jusuf Nurkic: Day-To-Day (Rest),

Walker Kessler: Out For Season (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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