The Coach's TEN STAR NBA Thursday THROWDOWN
(NBA) Utah vs. LA Lakers,
Point Spread: 4.00 | 100.00 LA Lakers (Home)
Result: Loss
The Utah Jazz saw their six game win streak halted in an 88-84 home loss to Washington last night. They play on the road in L.A. tonight, and we could see Utah struggle to shake off last night's loss just 24 hours later. The Lakers are well rested, and they gave Golden State a run for their money in a 108-105 loss at Oakland on Monday.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Home Cookin' - The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last seven home games, and seven of their last eight overall. They've also won two of their last three home meetings with Utah.

2. Fatigue - A team that isn't going to the playoffs might not have a lot of motivation here in a back-to-back situation on the road. The Jazz are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.

3. X-Factor - The Lakers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.

Selection: This is a play on the LA Lakers (10*)