Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 23, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 11/23/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Utah Jazz on Sunday in a Western Conference matchup between two teams off to different starts. Los Angeles enters at 11–4 (3rd in the West) with a strong 7–2 road record and a three-game winning streak. Utah is at 5–10 (10th in the West) and 4–4 at home after losing two straight. Build your bankroll with our free NBA picks.

Lakers vs Jazz Game Information

Date: November 23
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: Spectrum SportsNet

Team Breakdown - Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles is 8–2 over its last 10 games and has won three straight, with strong offensive displays against Utah, Milwaukee, and New Orleans. The Lakers average 117.9 points per game while allowing 115.1, shooting 51.1% from the field and generating 26.0 assists and 9.6 steals per contest. The most recent win over Utah, a 140–126 performance at home, showcased how well the Lakers’ top scorers are operating.

Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with averages of 34.6 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game while shooting 47.2%. Austin Reaves adds 28.1 points and 7.6 assists on 49.0% shooting, giving Los Angeles a steady combination of scoring and playmaking. Deandre Ayton contributes 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds with strong interior scoring at nearly 70% from the field. Marcus Smart supplies perimeter defense along with 2.0 steals per game. Los Angeles enters this matchup with no listed injuries. Betting on sports and on the Lakers is easy, but even easier if you use the best sportsbooks.

Team Breakdown - Utah Jazz

Utah is 3–7 over its last 10 and has allowed 140+ points in back-to-back losses to Oklahoma City and Los Angeles. The Jazz average 119.4 points per game while shooting 44.9% from the field, but allow 126.1. A recent five-game stretch includes a double-overtime win over Chicago and two high-scoring home victories, but defensive issues continue to plague the Jazz.

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Lauri Markkanen leads Utah with averages of 30.6 points and 6.1 rebounds per game on 48.5% shooting, including 38.5% from three. Keyonte George adds 23.0 points and 7.1 assists, while Jusuf Nurkic contributes 7.4 points, a team-high 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals. The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and long-term absentee Walker Kessler, reducing depth in the frontcourt. Make sure you know about how the fans are looking on prediction markets for the Jazz with the Novig promo code.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz Prediction

The Lakers’ scoring from Doncic, Reaves, and Ayton presents a difficult matchup for a Utah team that allows 126.1 points per game and has recently given up 140 points in Los Angeles. With Los Angeles entering at full strength and Utah struggling to generate stops against up-tempo offenses, the Lakers hold a clear advantage on both ends. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers win and cover ATS, 128–116. Make sure when you place your bet on Lakers vs Jazz you are using the BetMGM bonus code.