LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz 1/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The LA Clippers will go against the Utah Jazz in NBA action in Vivint Arena, UT, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
The Los Angeles Clippers are now eight matches behind the Denver Nuggets for first place in the Western Conference rankings, which puts them in sixth place.
They are generating 109.4 points per game on offense and shooting 46.2% from the field. The team shooting percentage is the 22nd highest and the number of points scored each game is the second lowest. The Clippers have the lowest modified offensive rating in the NBA at 109.5.
On the offensive end of the court, Kawhi Leonard was the top performer, averaging 19 points per game on 48% shooting from the field. Paul George participated in last night’s contest with the 76ers as well.
The Clippers were tough to beat on the court’s defensive end. They are giving up 109.9 points per game while only permitting their opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field.
This is the fifth-lowest shooting percentage permitted and the third-lowest number of points allowed per game. The Clippers have the fifth-lowest modified defensive rating in the NBA with a rating of 111.4.
They are only permitting their opponents to shoot 34% from beyond the arc, demonstrating that they will defend against shots from close to the rim and from the perimeter.
- The Los Angeles Clippers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 matches.
- The LA Clippers are 2-8 SU in their last 10 matches.
- The Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games with the Utah Jazz.
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LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz Predictions 1/18/2023
The Utah Jazz is 9.5 matches behind the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference standings, where they are currently in 10th place.
The Jazz is scoring 117.6 points per game on the offensive end of the court while shooting 47.2% from the field. This represents the 16th-highest team shooting percentage and the third-most points scored per game.
The Jazz has the fourth-highest modified offensive rating in the NBA, at 116.8. Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24.6 points per game on 52% shooting from the field, maintained his position as the team’s offensive MVP.
The Jazz had trouble keeping the ball out of their goal on the defensive end of the game. Their opponents are scoring 116.9 points per game and shooting 48.1% from the field.
This represents the 25th-lowest field goal percentage surrendered and the 23rd-most points surrendered per game.
The Jazz has the 26th-lowest modified defensive rating in the NBA (116). Fortunately, they improved their perimeter defense.
- The Utah Jazz is 4-1 ATS in their previous 5 meetings.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Utah’s last 7 matches.
- The Jazz is 4-8 SU in their last 12 matches.
LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz. The NBA pick for this game is the Utah Jazz. The Clippers are giving up the third-fewest points per game and have the fifth-lowest adjusted defensive rating.
They will gradually fall behind in this game, making it impossible for them to score effectively.
As they will permit Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers to score frequently during this game, Utah underperformed on the defensive end of the floor this season.
They presently rank 26th in modified defensive rating and allow the 23rd most points per game. They have the ninth-highest three-point shooting percentage in the league, shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
The Utah Jazz will win to a predicted score of 113-101
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LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz 1/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Vivint Arena, UT
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
TV: BSSC
NBA Odds: Utah Jazz -7
NBA Totals: 212.5