Ray “The Razor” Monohan – Last Updated on November 21, 2022 2:36 pm
Jazz vs. Lakers Preview + Free Pick Game 5 May 14th, 2008
By: Our Staff
CappersPicks.com
Bovada – NBA Basketball Spreads – Crunch the numbers and get a daily fix of sports trends and information with up-to-date betting lines that promise to keep both the sports betting enthusiast and the novice alike, in the game. Get the latest odds, picks and analysis from Our resident handicappers and industry insiders. With so much insight and amazing daily betting tips, sports betting enthusiasts are sure to get the winning edge.
NBA News NBA Previews NBA Sportsbooks
Bet On NBA Basketball – Back At Home, Lakers to Rebound Against Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers, (63-27 SU, 53-34-2 ATS, 43-46 O/U) are back at home after suffering two online betting losses against the Utah Jazz, (60-32 SU, 50-41-1 ATS, 47-44-1 O/U) on the road that have evened their second round sports betting series matchup.
Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant says he is ready to go after injuring his back in the early moments of Sunday’s 123-115 overtime loss.
“Quite a bit (of pain), but it’s a lot better than it was yesterday,” Bryant said with a smile – his mood clearly positive. “It’ll be fine.”
Listen Now!
NBA Basketball Betting Tips!
Bryant, who didn’t practice on Tuesday, commented on the importance of having home-court advantage in these wild 2008 playoffs while Utah’s Matt Harpring also shared his views on the subject.
“We know we have home-court advantage. We earned it,” Jackson said. “We feel very confident in our building.”
“To win the series, we have to win on the road,” Harpring said. “So we haven’t gotten anywhere yet. The series is basically 0-0 and now it’s the best two-out-of-three.
Surf over to our NBA Basketball Handicapping Forums and participate in today’s NBA Betting discussions…
Home teams were 15-1 in the second round entering Tuesday night’s action, with only the Detroit Pistons winning on the road, beating the Orlando Magic 90-89 last Saturday.
“That’s incredible,” Bryant said. “That’s why home-court advantage is so important, I guess.”
Bryant commented on blossoming Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams, now in his third NBA season.
“I love him. He’s one of my favorite players in the league,” Bryant said, adding he’s not one to throw praise around lightly. “I love his toughness, I love his skill.”
Lakers reserve Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 after committing a flagrant foul but says he will be back with his usual intensity.
“Just because I got ejected doesn’t mean I’m going to do anything different,” Turiaf said. “I went for the ball like I always do. It’s unfortunate what happened. I apologized to Ronnie, he’s one of my best friends in the league.”
The Lakers were a spotless 6-0 against the spread in the postseason until their last two games that is. L.A. got a push in Game 3 before failing to cover as one-point underdogs in Game 4.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NBA Gambling Free Picks:
The Jazz are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Jazz are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Lakers are 8-0-1 ATS in their last nine after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
The Over is 4-0 in Jazz last four Wednesday games.
The Under is 7-1 in Lakers last eight games playing on two days rest.
The Home team is 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings.
The Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Los Angeles.
Analysis: Tonight’s meeting between these clubs is just another contest in the 2008 league-wide postseason theme of the home team winning and protecting its home court. Take the Lakers to win and cover the spread here NBA bettors by the narrowest of margins as they haven’t come close to losing at home the entire postseason.
NBA Free Picks: Lakers 112 Jazz 104
10:35 PM EST NBA Playoffs Odds
Utah Jazz +8½ -110
LA Lakers -8½ -110
Over 213½ -110
Under 213½ -110
Visit our sportsbooks for more analysis and all of your NBA Basketball Odds!
You’ll find the latest 2007-2008 NBA odds and lines in the best online sportsbook, Bovada.lv. Betting on NBA player and game props makes every aspect of the game exciting. Join BetUS.com today to bet on the NBA and make online sports betting work for you!
Powered By: Our top sportsbook NBA Basketball Wager
Guaranteed Winners or your money back and Free Picks in the NFL football, NBA basketball, MLB baseball, NCAA college football and basketball, Nascar Racing, Arena Football nhl hockey leagues and more. We are part of the internets Premier Sports Handicappers League with full documentation of all members on this sports betting news and info portal. Free Membership, Join Today and start Winning! Send cappers picks an e-mail and we’ll try to answer your question as soon as possible. Because of the large volume of mail cappers picks gets, it may take a couple of days to get a response. Please trust us to know cappers picks will make the right choice for your sports handicapping and sports betting needs and we pride ourselves on our customer service in the sports handicapping industry. The team here at cappers picks encourages you to make educated decisions for offshore and internet sportsbooks to bet with, so we do the hard work for you. CappersPicks.com online sports betting staff are the only website guru’s you’ll need for your sport book lines, reviews of sports betting sites, sports predictions, and sports picks. We have complete confidence in the sports handicappers we promote and the sportsbooks listed on this website – they all offer fair betting lines, fast payouts and top notch customer service. We want to keep you involved all year long with sports gambling, from NHL hockey, to NBA basketball, and right into european soccer season, plus Nascar, Arena Football, NFL football and NCAA and college football betting. Cheer on your favorite teams.