Bodog Beat

Sure, the Los Angeles Lakers won Sunday's series opener by 13 points, but they got outscored in the second half after leading by 22 at the break. (AP Images)

Maybe they let the foot off the gas too early, but regardless the Utah Jazz are still the clear underdogs tonight in Game 2.

The Jazz will be looking to end its 10-game losing skid at Staples Center and give their backers something to cheer about in the process. The good news for Utah is they controlled the second half, outscoring the Lakers 60-51 although the Jazz never got closer than nine points twice.

Utah was 29-of-35 from the line, and the repeated trips slowed the game down. Utah also outrebounded the Lakers by eight, and held a 20-7 edge on the offensive boards.

The Jazz will have to play a perfect 48 minutes if they want to upset the Lakers and head home with a split. Get your NBA basketball lines with Bodog today.