Luka Doncic is set to make his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight's game against the Utah Jazz (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN), and we analyze his odds and betting odds for his first game in Los Angeles.
After one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Lakers have the sixth shortest odds ahead of Doncic's potential return from injury. Here are the best odds and betting odds for Luka Doncic's Lakers debut in tonight's game at Crypto.com Arena.
Luka Doncic's player predictions and odds for the Lakers' debut game against the Jazz.
Ahead of Doncic's debut for the Lakers, the odds on him scoring 26.5 points. He is also projected to grab 7.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists tonight against the Jazz, both below his season averages.
Here are the latest player predictions for Doncic's debut for the Lakers, which will take place at 10:30 p.m. ET. We've also broken down that matchup in detail.
How many points will Luka Doncic score in his Lakers debut game against the Jazz?
Doncic is projected to score 27 points in his debut game against the Lakers, as his O/U is between 26.5 and 27.5 according to our projections. That number is below his season average (28.1 points per game average) and his career average against the Jazz (27.1).
It's also well below his projected 29.7 points according to the most popular NBA player prediction models. Doncic scored 37 points in the last meeting with the Jazz on Nov. 14, when he was still a Dallas Mavericks player.
Best bets on Luka Doncic to make his Lakers debut against the Jazz.
Doncic will make his debut in the Lakers lineup tonight against the Jazz. We bring you our best bets on the Los Angeles superstar in his first game with his new team. We have given each prediction a confidence rating on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, which assesses the value of that prediction from the perspective of our experts.
- Luka Doncic Over 27.5 points (-105 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
- Luka Doncic Over 7.5 assists (+105 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Luka Doncic to record a triple-double (+700 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
You can find the best Doncic betting odds using our tool, which will help you compare the latest odds at the best legal sports betting shops in your area.
Luka Doncic Over 27.5 Points (-105)
Doncic hasn't played since Christmas while recovering from a calf injury, and his return is in doubt tonight, so it makes sense that our sites are being cautious about his scoring numbers ahead of his possible debut with the Lakers.
However, if he does take the court, he'll have ample opportunity to exploit a Jazz defense that ranks last in efficiency (118.4). Utah scores the third-most points per game among point guards (25.8) and shooting guards (23.9), and in the last meeting, the defense allowed Doncic to score 37 points on 25 attempts.
Doncic's O/U point total is 26.5 at most stores, but odds range from -125 to -147. I'd rather risk the extra point by betting at much more favorable odds.
Luka Doncic More than 7.5 assists (+105)
With the trade of Anthony Davis for Doncic, the Lakers are missing another major star besides Doncic and LeBron James, who is questionable tonight due to an ankle injury that sidelined him during Saturday's win over the Indiana Pacers.
If James doesn't play, Doncic will have to keep the ball in his hands as a heli-center in a Los Angeles lineup that lacks a true center. This negatively affects Doncic's ability to use easy shots and assists from underneath the basket, but should help the Lakers distribute the ball up the court and maximize his unique ability to navigate and find open players.
The cherry on top is this price, which offers +105 odds on a bet with odds ranging from -105 to -110 at most major sportsbooks.
Will Luka Doncic record a triple-double tonight? (+700)
The price for Doncic to record a triple-double tonight is +700, which means there's a 12.5% chance he scores at least 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists (or blocks/steal).
He's already done it in three of his 22 starts this season (13.6%) - all in his last six games for the Mavericks - and nearly did it twice against the Jazz earlier this season. That's no coincidence considering Utah is one of the worst teams at defending guards, and it doesn't help that starter Collin Sexton (ankle) is still out tonight.
If Doncic pulls off a triple-double tonight, a $10 bet would yield a $70 profit. That's a chance I'm willing to take before Doncic's potential Lakers debut.
Luka Doncic stats and betting history.
Doncic has already torched the Jazz this season, and tonight he'll have to make his Lakers debut to prove himself after a shocking trade and a poor start to the season.
Luka Doncic's stats this season.
Doncic is averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists this season. Here are Doncic's stats this season ahead of his possible debut for the Lakers tonight.
- Games played: 22
- Points per game: 28.1
- Rebounds per game: 8.3
- Assists per game: 7.8
- FG%: 46.5
- 3P%: 35.4
Luka Doncic's stats over the last 5 games.
Doncic is averaging 26.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists over his last five games, although he has played all five games as a member of the Mavericks. He is expected to make his debut for the Lakers tonight against the Jazz, and we take a look at Doncic's stats over the last five games.
- 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST (vs. MIN)
- 27 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST (vs. POR)
- 45 PTS, 11 REB, 13 AST (at GSW)
- 16 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST (at OKC)
- 30 PTS, 13 REB, 11 AST (at TOR)
Luka Doncic's stats against the Jazz (last 5 games).
In 18 games against the Jazz, Doncic is averaging 27.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists. Here are his stats in the last five games against Utah:
- 37 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST
- 15 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST
- 29 PTS, 12 REB, 13 AST
- 34 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST
- 19 PTS, 6 REB, 14 AST
How to watch the Jazz vs. Lakers matchup tonight.
- When: Monday, Feb. 10
- Tipoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
- How to watch: ESPN
- Favorite: Lakers -12.5 (-108 via DraftKings)
Questions and answers about Luka Doncic's debut for the Lakers
Will Luka Doncic play tonight against the Jazz?
Luka Doncic is expected to play tonight in his Lakers debut at 10:30 PM ET against the Jazz at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Doncic is questionable due to a calf injury, but is expected to play.
When will Luka Doncic make his debut in the Lakers lineup?
Luka Doncic is expected to make his debut for the Lakers tonight if he returns from a calf injury in time for the game against the Jazz. If he misses tonight's game, his next chance to make his debut in the Lakers lineup will be in Wednesday's rematch with the Jazz in Utah.
When was Luka Doncic traded to the Lakers?
The Lakers traded Luka Doncic on Feb. 2 as part of a deal with the Mavericks that sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick to Dallas in exchange for Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris. The Jazz became the third team in the deal.
