T.M. Selection: LA Lakers.

I like the LA Lakers to cover the spread against the Utah Jazz in this game on Wednesday. The Lakers have lost 3 games in a row but their 2 most recent games were both very close losses by 2 points and I think they are going to be looking to bounce back in this game. They looked really good in their previous game against a healthy Golden State team but just fell short in that game losing by 2 points. Both of those close losses by 2 points were in road games but I think the Lakers should have an easier time here on their home court. They also played their previous game on Saturday and I think with the older players on their team that will help them come out faster and stronger in this game. I expect the Lakers to set the tone early in this game with LeBron and Davis and these are the types of teams they need to beat if they are going to make a run in the playoffs once they get there. The Jazz have won 6 games in a row but all of those wins were home games and they have actually lost 5 road games in a row now. They also played a lot of bad teams and good teams with injured players in these home wins. I think the Jazz are going to underperform in this road game like they have been lately and I think the Lakers will be motivated to get this win after 2 close losses. The Lakers have been a lot better on their home court this year and I think they can pull off an upset in this game. I like the Lakers to cover the spread here.

T.M. Prediction: 117-113 Lakers.