Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Check out our Jazz vs. Clippers prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Inglewood.

  • The Jazz are currently 5-19.
  • The Jazz are averaging 109.9 points per game so far.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Clippers.
  • The Clippers come in at 14-12.
  • Los Angeles has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Clippers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.

Jazz vs Clippers Prediction

At 10:30 ET, the 14th-ranked Jazz (5-19) will take on the 9th-ranked Clippers (14-12) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 8 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.5.

This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, and it will be shown on FDSS.

Jazz vs. Clippers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers
  • Where: Inglewood at Intuit Dome
  • Date: Monday, December 16th
  • Betting Odds LAC -8, UTA +285 | LAC -364 O/U 224.5

Jazz Preview: Can Utah Secure a Road Victory?

Utah’s season struggles continued on Friday, as they fell to 5-19 after a 134-126 home loss to the Suns. The Jazz were +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 260 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 26.5 points.

Utah led 39-38 after the 1st quarter, but a 12-0 run by the Suns put them in a hole. The Jazz couldn’t recover, as Phoenix outscored them in each of the remaining quarters, including a 22-21 edge in the 4th.

In their 134-126 loss to the Suns, the Jazz shot 55.8% from the field and connected on 22 threes at a 56.4% rate. Jordan Clarkson led the way with 23 points, including 11 in the 2nd quarter.

John Collins added 22 points, with 10 coming in the 2nd quarter. Lauri Markkanen hit 4 threes, finishing with 19 points, 11 of which came in the opening period.

Defensively, the Jazz struggled against the Suns, giving up 134 points on Friday. Utah allowed 38 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters and 36 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, holding Phoenix to 22 points, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.

The Suns shot 52% from the field, including 48% from three, where they hit 22 threes. Utah sent Phoenix to the line 20 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Jazz finished with 28 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 6 blocks.

Clippers Preview: Do the Clippers Have What it Takes at Home?

Utah’s struggles continued on Friday with a 134-126 home loss to the Suns, dropping their season record to 5-19. The Jazz entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 260 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 26.5 points.

After a strong start, leading 39-38 after the 1st quarter, the Jazz fell behind when the Suns went on a 12-0 run, extending the score from 58-53 to 70-53. Utah tried to fight back, but they couldn’t close the gap, getting outscored 22-21 in the 4th quarter.

The Clippers struggled offensively in their loss to the Nuggets, managing just 98 points on 44.6% shooting. Their three-point percentage was below average at 34.1%, though they did connect on 14 threes.

Norman Powell and Kevin Porter Jr. led the Clippers with 16 points each, while James Harden added 15. Bones Hyland scored 11 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.

The Clippers put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Nuggets to just 19 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 35 and 37 points, respectively, in a 120-98 loss. Despite the defensive lapses, they did a good job limiting Denver’s three-point shooting, holding them to 34% from beyond the arc with just 10 made threes.

Los Angeles sent the Nuggets to the free-throw line 32 times, where they converted 26 attempts. The Clippers gave up 5 offensive rebounds while recording 18 steals and 2 blocks.

Jazz vs Clippers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
  • Across their last three home contests, Los Angeles has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 103 points per game.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 3-7 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Clippers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.

Jazz vs Clippers Prediction

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