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Lakers vs. Jazz prediction: Lakers to win, Luka Doncic projected for big game in Thursday's NBA matchup [12/18/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz predictions for NBA Thursday.
The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers will meet in NBA action at Delta Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Lakers as the most likely winner of the Lakers vs. Jazz game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Jazz lineup will feature stars like Keyonte George, Ace Bailey and Kyle Filipowski, while the Lakers will look to Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.
Doncic is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 35 points and 4 threes.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Lakers vs. Jazz prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Lakers and Jazz 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Lakers a 79% chance of defeating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Lakers winning 125-115.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Lakers and Jazz each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 242.5 points has a 54% chance of staying under.
Lakers vs. Jazz odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lakers | Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -9.5 (+100) | +9.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -390 | +310 |
| Total | o242.5 (-110) | u242.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lakers vs. Jazz picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Lakers -9.5 | +100 |
| Moneyline | Lakers | -390 |
| Total | Under 242.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, the top play to make on this game is Under 242.5 total points.
Lakers vs. Jazz player props
Looking for Lakers vs. Jazz NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Delta Center.
Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers with 35 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Keyonte George is projected to have 24 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Jazz.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Lakers prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Lakers are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic | 35 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 69 |
| LeBron James | 25 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 54 |
| Rui Hachimura | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
| Marcus Smart | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 27 |
Jazz prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Jazz:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | 24 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 44 |
| Ace Bailey | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Kyle Filipowski | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 33 |
| B. Sensabaugh | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 9 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 30 |
Lakers vs. Jazz game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Jazz and Lakers at Delta Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz
- Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Delta Center
Conclusion
We predict the Lakers, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Jazz on Thursday, with Luka Doncic projected for a game-high 69 fantasy points.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Lakers vs. Jazz insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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