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PTS + REBKyle Filipowski Over 21.5 Total Points + Rebounds -125
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Mike's Analysis:
The tanking seems to have already begun in Utah. In their last game versus the Mavericks, they sat Jusuf Nurkic for rest. Kyle Filipowski started in his place and recorded 25 points and nine rebounds. For Thursday, they have ruled out Lauri Markkanen. When Filipowski closed last season as a starter, he averaged 14.8 points and 10.1 rebounds over 11 games. Add all of that to Deandre Ayton (elbow) being out for the Lakers and I like this over.
Pick Made: Thu 9:21 pm UTC on BetMGM
Team Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
C
Deandre Ayton
ElbowQuestionable
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
PG
Gabe Vincent
BackOut
Friday, Dec 12, 2025
SG
Austin Reaves
CalfOut
Utah Jazz
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
PF
Lauri Markkanen
GroinOut
Monday, Dec 15, 2025
PF
Georges Niang
FootOut
Wednesday, Nov 05, 2025
C
Walker Kessler
ShoulderOut