Lakers-Jazz Odds Preview

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Thursday for the third game of this first-round playoff series. Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total. Kobe Bryant went for 26 points, nine assists, and six rebounds to lead the Lakers over the Jazz 119-109 to take a 2-0 lead in their series on Tuesday night. Los Angeles failed to cover as 11.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 211.5-point total set by oddsmakers. Pau Gasol added 22 points and six boards for the Lakers, who got 19 points off the bench from Lamar Odom in the victory. Deron Williams had 35 points, nine assists, and four steals for Utah, while Carlos Boozer went for 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Jazz. Team records: Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS Utah: 48-34 SU, 39-43 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Utah are 8-2 After playing Utah are 8-2 After a win are 8-2 Utah most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Utah LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Utah The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 5 games when playing LA Lakers Utah is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Utah's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Utah's last 13 games at home Next up: LA Lakers at Utah, Saturday, April 25 Utah home to LA Lakers, Saturday, April 25