Prediction

Luka Dončić has been out for over a month, and even though he is returning, he will need time to regain his rhythm. While the Jazz are in rebuilding mode, they still have some competitive strength, as seen in recent games where they fought until the final minutes of the fourth quarter. This season, the Lakers tend to play well against strong teams but struggle to stay focused for four full quarters against weaker opponents. Given these factors, the Jazz have a good chance to cover the spread.

Pick: Jazz +13.0 (bet365)