Jazz-Lakers Pointspread Pointers

The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Kobe Bryant tossed in 26 points in leading the Lakers to a 111-104 win over the Jazz in Game 5 of their second-round Western Conference series on Wednesday, and now lead 3-2. The Lakers failed to cover the 9-point spread, while the combined 215 points made it OVER the posted total of 213.

Bryant shot 6-for-10 from the field with six rebounds and seven assists. Lamar Odom added 22 points and Pau Gasol chipped in with 21 for the Lakers.

Deron Williams had 27 points with five rebounds and 10 assists in a losing effort.

Team records:
Utah: 54-28 SU, 46-36 ATS
Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 47-34-1 ATS

Utah most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8
After playing LA Lakers are 7-3
After a loss are 9-1

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Friday are 8-2
After playing Utah are 4-6
After a win are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Utah's last 19 games when playing LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah
LA Lakers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games at home
LA Lakers are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games

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