Top Rated 10* NBA *BASKET BRAWLER*
(NBA) Utah vs. LA Lakers,
Point Spread: -4.50 | -104.00 Utah (Away)
Result: Loss
Play: Utah Jazz
Rating: 10*

The LA Lakers are in a huge let down spot following a 111-102 win against the Clippers on Christmas Day, their first in 12 attempts in the series. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win, and they've already lost twice to Utah this season (96-89 on the road and 107-101 here at Staples Center). The Jazz will be desperate for a win after dropping three on the bounce, and the schedule leading into the Christmas weekend was brutal. Here they'll come in well rested not playing since Dec. 23, and I like them to make the most of the rest advantage in this contest.