Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Preview
At 10:30 ET, the Jazz (+653) will travel to Crypto.com Arena to take on the Clippers (-1023). Utah is currently on a 10-game losing streak and is 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 29-47. The Clippers are 4th in the West with a record of 48-28 and are favored by 13.5 points. The over/under line is currently set at 223.5.
This Western Conference matchup can be seen on BSSC. The Jazz are 4th in the Northwest Division, while the Clippers are 1st in the Pacific Division.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Jazz are averaging 116 points per game, compared to the Clippers at 112. These figures have led to Utah posting a record of 2-1.
- Across the Jazz last three road games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 129. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 4-1 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 111 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
- Against the spread, the Clippers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz have lost 10 straight games and are 29-47 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 12th place and are 4th in the Northwest Division.
On the road, the Jazz are 9-28 this season and are 15-22 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -11.6 points per game.
As the underdog, Utah has gone 16-41 this season and are 26-31 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 13.5 points and have gone 9-28 ATS on the road.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 41-33-2, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 236.8 points per game.
In their last game, the Jazz lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 129-113. The O/U line for that game was 217.5, and Utah was getting 9.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Jazz have been one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 11th in scoring at 116.1 points per game. However, their scoring numbers drop on the road, where they average 112 points per game.
Utah has been an excellent three-point shooting team, ranking 13th in the league in made threes per game. Overall, they have hit 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc.
When it comes to pace, the Jazz are 8th in the NBA at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 19th in the league at 46%.
The Jazz’s defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 120.7 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Jazz squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.9% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 39.6% from downtown.
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line has been 228.1, which is higher than today’s line of 223.5. The team has gone 35-40-1 on the O/U for the season, and their last two games have gone under the line.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 36-40, and they have covered the spread in their last three games. At home, they are 17-19 ATS compared to 19-21 on the road.
The Clippers’ last game was a 102-100 win over the Nuggets. They were 3.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 220.5, and the Clippers’ win helped them improve to 48-28 on the season.
This year, the Clippers have been favored in 60 of their 76 games and have a record of 44-16 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 31-29 ATS with an average scoring margin of +6.4 points per game.
Looking at the Western Conference standings, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 48-28. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 28-19 and 8-6 against division opponents.
Heading into their matchup against the Jazz, the Clippers are 6th in the league in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of 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 51.3% of their games. They are averaging 115.8 points per game, which is 12th in the league.
At home, the Clippers are averaging 115.4 points per game compared to 116.2 on the road. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.3 possessions per game.
At this time, the Clippers’ defense is positioned 10th in the NBA, permitting 112.5 points per game. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.1 turnovers per game, which is 8th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 13th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.1 rejections per game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Clippers to win this one with a projected score of 116-102.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -13.5
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard – Knee – Out
- Joshua Primo – Ankle – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Jordan Clarkson – Back – Out
- Lauri Markkanen – Shoulder – Out
- John Collins – Back – Out
- Walker Kessler – Nose – Out
