Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
| Game Time | 10:30 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +15 |
| Los Angeles Clippers Line | -15 |
| Total | 224.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Western battle between two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places of the conference, the Los Angeles Clippers are hosting the Utah Jazz. The Clippers have been struggling lately, coming off three consecutive losses, but are playing their third straight game at home. On the other hand, the Jazz are on the second leg of a road back-to-back, and are coming off their second win in their last three games.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report: Kris Dunn, Jordan Miller, Cam Christie, PJ Tucker are out
Utah Jazz Injury Report: Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Cody Williams, J. Hood-Schifino are day-to-day, Taylor Hendricks is out
Los Angeles Clippers Form and Trends
The Los Angeles Clippers have a 28-23 record this season and are sitting on the 7th place of the Western Conference. The Clippers are 29-21-1 against the spread and 21-30 in over/under, while having a 17-10 home record. The Clippers are coming off three consecutive losses and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Clippers are coming off a 112-119 home defeat by the Indiana Pacers. Norman Powell leads the Clippers in scoring with 23.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, while James Harden adds 21.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and a team-high 8.4 assists per game.
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 11-37 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 26-23 against the spread and 27-22 in over/under, while having a 7-19 road record. The Jazz are 2-1 in their last 3 games and 3-0 against the spread. Under is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 131-128 home victory over the Golden State Warriors. Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 19.3 points, adding 6.2 rebounds per game. Collin Sexton adds 18.3 points and 4.1 assists per game.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Clippers are scoring 110.1 points per game, which is 23rd in the league. They shoot 47% from the field (13th) and 35.9% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are third-best in the NBA, allowing 107.7 points per game.
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 111.6 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (21st) and with 35.6% from beyond the arc (17th). Defensively, they are just the 27th team in the NBA, allowing 118.6 points per game.
The Clippers have won both meetings against the Jazz this season, both at home, by 144-107 and 116-105. The Clippers are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings, and 4-1 against the spread. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 meetings.
Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
In this Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction, the Clippers are coming as -15 home favorites. The Clippers are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and have been very good at home court this season. The Clippers have also won and covered the spread in both meetings against the Jazz this season, and the Jazz are playing their second road game in two nights. I expect the hosts to take care of business, as they are in a far more favorable spot. Take the Los Angeles Clippers and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -15
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