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According to gambling software, the Los Angeles Lakers are still one of the top favorites to win the NBA championship, but the defending champions have a couple of injury worries, notably to their star player. The Lakers will travel to Utah on Wednesday to face a red-hot Jazz team. Lakers vs Jazz betting – Wednesday, February 10, 9:00 PM ET Even without Kobe Bryant, the Lakers came away with a 101-89 win over San Antonio at home on Monday, and without Bryant, they had a balanced attack that moves the ball around. Pau Gasol led the way with 21 points, 19 boards and eight assists, while Lamar Odom added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who had 20 assists as a team. The Lakers were also missing Andrew Bynum, and this was a good win for a team missing two-fifths of their starting lineup, even if it was at home. The Jazz had won eight in a row before their road game with the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, and they’re coming off a 116-106 win over Denver at home on Saturday night. Andrei Kirilenko and Deron Williams had 21 points apiece for the Jazz, while Carlos Boozer returned to the lineup to notch 19 points and 13 boards. The Jazz shot 49.4% from the floor and forced 20 Denver turnovers in the contest, and like they’ll have to on Wednesday against the Lakers, they were facing a short-handed team as the Nuggets were missing Carmelo Anthony. The Jazz should be favored at home in your sportsbook, as they are 22-6 at EnergySolutions Arena. The Lakers have lost six of their last 10 in Utah, including a 102-94 loss back in December. They’ll have their hands full dealing with a streaking Utah team, especially with no Bryant (back, finger, ankle) or Bynum (hip), and the Bynum absence could be more important. This could allow Boozer and Paul Millsap to have their way in the post against the Lakers. Also, the Lakers have to find something to do at the point, namely, do they make the switch from Derek Fisher to Shannon Brown? Fisher has problems staying in front of the better point guards in the Western Conference, as shown by Tony Parker’s ability to penetrate against the Lakers at will. The Lakers got some help for Fisher in the second half, but if they wait until then to pick up Williams, it’ll be a long day for the Lakers, who are also 19-23 without Bryant in the lineup since the 2003-04 season. Look for the Jazz to keep their winning ways going. NBA betting pick: Utah Related picks:
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