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The Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff clash. The Jazz have played the Lakers tough, yet haven't been able to get a win so far. This is their final chance, as they are facing elimination. The Jazz are 2.5 favorites, with a total of 207 points expected tonight. TNT will televise the game at 10:30 EDT.
Utah has played the Lakers tough in all three games this series, yet have come away with nothing. The Jazz have lost all 3 games thus far by a combined 14 PTS, proving just how close this series has truly been. The Jazz simply need to get over the hump, and they're hoping that facing elimination will do the trick. PG Deron Williams continues to be dynamic in the playoffs, as he's leading the team with 25 PPG and more than 10 APG. F Andrei Kirilenko is back for Utah, as he played a solid 17 minutes in Game 3. Kirilenko had 8 PTS and 6 rebounds while playing sound defense against the Lakers. G Kyle Korver is certain to get more playing time after scoring 23 PTS on 9 of 10 shooting in Game 3. Utah is 35-10 SU and 29-14-1 ATS in home games this season. The Jazz are 5-1 ATS as a home favorite of 3 PTS or fewer this season. Utah is 20-7 ATS after allowing their opponent to score 105 PTS in their previous game.
The Jazz are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS loss. The Over is 7-0 in their last 7 games following a SU loss.
Los Angeles is 1 win away from joining the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. The Lakers could be extra motivated tonight, after watching the Suns sweep the Spurs and earn some potential rest depending on how many games this series goes. G Kobe Bryant has stated that the Lakers killer instinct is back after their grueling series with the Thunder. F Pau Gasol and C Andrew Bynum are averaging more than 32 PTS and 21 RPG combined during the playoffs. This duo really helps Bryant offensively, as Bryant has other capable scorers he can depend on. Bryant is averaging more than 26 PPG so far in the post-season. The Lakers are 25-20 SU and 20-24-1 ATS on the road this season. Los Angeles is 6-8 ATS as the listed underdog this season, including 3-7 ATS as a road underdog of 3 PTS or fewer. The Lakers are also 13-17 ATS in games after they've had 3 or more consecutive SU wins.
The Lakers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games against a team with a home winning percentage greater than .600%. The Under is 12-5 in the Lakers last 17 games as a road underdog.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 108-97 in favor of the Utah Jazz. The Jazz -2.5 is the Side of the Day!
Johnny Detroit, Gambling911.com
