LA Lakers vs. Utah Jazz: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and More

While the Utah Jazz have been solid this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been playing hot over their last few games, winning four of their last five.

The Jazz have lost four of their last six games and both of the games they played against the Lakers this season. Let’s hope this game is more like the OT thriller instead of the 25-point blowouts we had in their last two meetings.

Where: Energy Solutions Arena, Salt Lake City, UT

When: Saturday, February 4, 9:00 p.m. ET

Watch: Not Nationally Televised

Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Listen: ESPN Radio

Betting Line: Covers.com

Over/Under: 185, Spread: Utah -2

Injuries: CBS Sports

Lakers

Steve Blake, Out

Jazz

Earl Watson, Doubtful

Raja Bell, Questionable

Devin Harris, Probable

Lakers Player to Watch: Kobe Bryant

In two games against the Jazz this season, Kobe is averaging 33 points, over five assists and over six rebounds. Considering that the Lakers won both games, it looks like the catalyst for the Lakers again will be Kobe Bryant. What a surprise.

Jazz Player to Watch: C.J. Miles

With the clear advantage going for the Lakers when it comes to the starters, there is no doubt that the Jazz have the better bench. With the older L.A. starters sitting longer, it will give a bench player like Miles the chance to shine. Expect 15-18 points from the role player when the Jazz need them most.

What They’re Saying

@DodgersLakers talks about this rivalry’s recent matchups:

Pro BMX rider James Foster is reporting that he will be doing the halftime show tonight:

Key Matchup: Al Jefferson vs. Andrew Bynum

I love watching the big men down low fight it out for every inch. Tonight will be a heavyweight battle that should have fans of low-post action on their feet. Al Jefferson is the Jazz duel-threat scorer/rebounder and doesn’t take no for an answer. The unstoppable force to Jefferson’s immovable object is Andrew Bynum. When these two get together, expect a fight for every point and every rebound.

Prediction: Lakers 96, Jazz 88

Check back for more on the National Basketball Association as it comes, and check out Bleacher Report’s NBA Page to get your fill of all things basketball.

Follow @Donald_Wood