The Lakers will play the Jazz on Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz set for Thursday, December 18th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 93.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Utah Jazz is 86.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a 11-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Utah Jazz - The Utah Jazz start this matchup with a 7-7 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 11th (118.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Utah Jazz stand at 9th averaging 119.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.6 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, ranking them 11th in the league. The Utah Jazz currently rank 2nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 126.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have notched a 3-2 Western Pacific Division division record, while the Utah Jazz possess a 0-5 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Los Angeles Lakers have a 18-7 overall record, while the Utah Jazz have a 10-15 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, scallywags! The Lakers be sailin' to face the Jazz...in their rowdy arena where fans be as wild as the sea.
The Lakers be holdin' an 18-7 record, while the Jazz be strugglin' at 10-15...with a 0-5 division record, they be sinkin' faster than a cannonball.
Both teams be scorin' high, with the Lakers averagin' 118.2 points...per game and the Jazz not far behind at 119.0 points.
If ye be lookin' to place a wager, be sure to review...the best bets from our featured sportsbooks and check out the prop bets below. See you courtside at today's game, me hearties!
Best Lakers at Jazz Odds
| Underdog Utah Jazz | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| TBD | TBD |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -9.5 -102 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Utah Jazz are +9.5 -118 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 242.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lakers
Jazz
12/18/25 9:10pm EST | -9.5 -102+9.5 -118 |
Underdog Utah Jazz - Utah Jazz bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +9.5 Utah Jazz underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -9.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lakers
Jazz
Game to Overtime
12/18/25 9:10pm EST | Yes +1300No -5000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 125.5 o -120125.5 u -105Bet |
Jazz
Team Total Points
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -110Bet |
Ace Bailey
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
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Brice Sensabaugh
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Isaiah Collier
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
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Jusuf Nurkic
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Keyonte George
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o +10527.5 u -145Bet |
Kyle Filipowski
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -14513.5 u +110Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -125Bet |
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Luka Doncic
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11836.5 u -110Bet |
Marcus Smart
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -118Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Svi Mykhailiuk
Points Scored
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1157.5 u -115Bet |
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Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12516.5 u -110Bet |
Keyonte George
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11037.5 u -120Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12536.5 u -105Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
LAL at UTA 12/18/25 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 19 | 7 | 0.731 | +5.5 | 7-4 | 12-3 | 3-2 | 14-5 | 119.2 | 117.3 | +1.9 | W2 | 7-3 |
| Utah Jazz | 10 | 16 | 0.385 | +14.5 | 7-8 | 3-8 | 0-5 | 6-12 | 119.6 | 126.8 | -7.2 | L1 | 5-5 |
Los Angeles Lakers & Utah Jazz Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Lakers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +1400 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Jazz | +100000 Bet |
Los Angeles Lakers & Utah Jazz Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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