Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Preview
The Clippers (-1056) are 14-point favorites over the Jazz (+669) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 223 points.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Clippers (51-29) are 4th in the West, while the Jazz (30-50) are 12th.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Jazz and Clippers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Clippers have the leg up at 2-1. The Clippers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 230 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Through their last five road contests, the Jazz offense has averaged 106 points per game while allowing an average of 127. Utah posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
- In their last five games at home, the Clippers have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Today, the Jazz are 17-44 as underdogs this season and are 14-point underdogs against the Clippers. In their games as the underdog, they have gone 28-33 ATS with an average scoring differential of -8.4 points per game.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 44-34-2, and 72 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 223. On average, their games have scored 236.4 points per game.
In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Rockets by a score of 124-121. They were 11-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 40-40 for the season.
Currently, the Jazz are 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-50. In non-conference games, they are 15-15 compared to 15-35 against Western Conference opponents.
On the road, the Jazz are 9-30 straight-up and 16-23 ATS. The average scoring margin for them on the road is -11.9 points per game.
On the road this season, the Jazz are averaging 111.7 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Overall, they are 12th in scoring at 115.7 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 13th in made threes at 13 per game. However, they are just 21st in three-point shooting percentage at 35%.
Utah is one of the best teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, as they are 4th in free throws made per game. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the NBA.
Currently, the Jazz’s defense holds the 29th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.7 points per game. Utah struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Rockets, giving up 15. For the game, Houston scored 121 points in the game.
Today, the Clippers are looking to bounce back from a 124-108 loss to the Suns. The combined scoring in that game was 232, which was higher than the O/U line of 220.5. The Clippers were 11.5-point underdogs in that game.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 38-41-1, and their games have averaged 228.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 223 points.
In terms of their ATS record, the Clippers are 38-42 overall and 18-21 at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games. As for their straight-up record, the Clippers are 51-29, which is the best in the Pacific Division and 4th in the Western Conference.
As the favorite, the Clippers have gone 46-16 this season and are favored by 14 points today. In their games as the favorite, the Clippers have gone 32-30 ATS with an average scoring margin of +6.7 points per game. As the favorite, they have gone 5-13 ATS.
The average O/U line in Clippers games this season is 227.8, which is higher than today’s line of 223. So far, 57 of their games have had higher O/U lines than 223, and their O/U record for the season is 38-41-1.
At home this season, the Clippers are averaging 115.7 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 115.8 points per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, the Clippers are 4th in the league at 38%.
So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%. In terms of free throws, the Clippers are 8th in made free throws per game.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.5 possessions per game. So far, they have made an average of 12.7 three-pointers per game, which is 15th in the NBA.
Currently, the Clippers’ defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 112.3 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 10th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 17th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
Looking at our projections, the Clippers are expected to take down the Jazz by a score of 112-97.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -14
- Our NBA model projects 209 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- James Harden – Foot – Questionable
- Kawhi Leonard – Knee – Out
- Joshua Primo – Ankle – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Jordan Clarkson – Back – Out
- Kris Dunn – Foot – Questionable
- Lauri Markkanen – Shoulder – Out
- John Collins – Back – Out
- Collin Sexton – Illness – Questionable
- Walker Kessler – Nose – Out
