Clippers vs Jazz Prediction and Odds

Clippers vs Jazz Prediction and Odds:The Utah Jazz will start as home favorites to win this game as per the bookmakers but stats predict a close contest.

The Los Angeles Clippers (23-22) are set to lock horns with the Utah Jazz (23-24) in the upcoming NBA fixture tonight. It has not been a satisfying campaign by the Clippers till now and they need to consolidate their position in the top 8 of the Western Conference. The Clippers are currently placed in the 6th spot. They defeated the Houston Rockets in the last game with a score of 121-100.

The Utah Jazz will aim for another home win when they host the Clippers at Vivint Smart Home Arena in the next game. The Jazz is struggling with consistency this season. They are currently present in the 8th position in the Western Conference. Utah won a close contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 126-125 in the last fixture.

The LA Clippers won only 1 of the last 5 away games.

The Clippers’ only win came against the Toronto Raptors. The defeats came against the likes of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and Boston Celtics. Overall, the Clippers have managed to win 10 out of 22 away fixtures this season.

In the last 5 away games

• The LA Clippers scored 114.0 points per game.
• The LA Clippers conceded 122.0 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 1
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

The Utah Jazz won 2 of the last 5 home games.

The Jazz won against the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers. They lost to teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, and Miami Heat. Utah has a good home record of 14-8 as of now.

In the last 5 home games

• The Utah Jazz scored 116.6 points per game.
• The Utah Jazz conceded 116.6 points per game.
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 3 points or less: 4
• Number of games that ended with a difference of 4-10 points: 1

Both teams had an almost similar campaign. But the Utah Jazz will have the home advantage.

Attack

The LA Clippers are playing with a low scoring rate of 109.4 points in the current season. In shooting, their accuracy stands at 46.2% in 3-pointers and 37.0% in 3-pointers. The Clippers have the lowest rank in offense among all sides with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 109.5.

The Utah Jazz maintained a scoring rate of 117.6 points till now. They shot 47.2% from the field and 36.0% from the 3-point line. Utah has the 4th-best defense with an Adjusted Offensive Rating of 116.8.

The Utah Jazz has a clear upper hand in the offense.

Defense

The LA Clippers have been conceding 109.9 points per game. They played with an average of 44.2 rebounds per game. The average number of steals per game is currently at 6.8, while the average number of assists per game stands at 4.6. The LA Clippers are 5th-best side in defense. They are given an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 111.4.

The Utah Jazz is giving away 116.9 points per game so far. They rebounded with an average of 44.2, with 6.9 steals and 4.8 blocks per game. The Jazz ranks 26 in the defense having an Adjusted Defensive Rating of 116.0.

The LA Clippers have an edge in the defense.

Win Probability

• Utah Jazz: 70%
• LA Clippers: 30%

Can the Clippers end their losing streak in the away games?

The LA Clippers are suffering from 4 back-to-back away defeats. However, they secured an important home win against the Toronto Raptors in the last game. The Clippers’ defense was put under pressure by Houston in the initial minutes. But the Clippers were just too good to give them a strong reply. They gave no chances to the Rockets in the second half. A 30-10 run in the last quarter eliminated any chances of a comeback from Houston.

Terance Mann had an excellent night as he finished with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kawhi Leonard gave a valuable contribution of 30 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Will the Jazz make 3-1 against the Clippers this season?

This will be the fourth meeting of these two teams in the current season. The Jazz won 2 of the last 3 fixtures. Utah is coming off an exciting win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the last fixture. They made a great comeback from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and handed a 1-point defeat to Minnesota. The scores were tied with 13.5 seconds left. Clarkson’s successful free throw put the Jazz ahead. The Timberwolves got a great chance of a win in the dying seconds but McDaniels missed the 3 -pointer at the buzzer and Utah won the contest.

Jordan Clarkson led the scoring for the Jazz with 21 points. Walker Kessler deserves a lot of praise for his performance of 20 points with 21 rebounds and 4 assists.

Both these teams have met 196 times in the regular season of the NBA. The Utah Jazz is leading with 113 wins, while the LA Clippers managed to win 83 fixtures.

If we check out the last 5 meetings, 3 matchups were won by the Jazz and 2 by the Clippers. The previous clash took place this season on 30 November 2022. The Utah Jazz won that game with a score of 125-112.

Head-to-Head: Key Highlights (Last Meetings)

• Number of home games won by the Utah Jazz: 1
• Number of away games won by the LA Clippers: 1
• Average Number of Total Points scored: 226.6
• Average Number of Points scored by the Utah Jazz: 117.0
• Average Number of Points scored by the LA Clippers: 109.6

Lauri Markkanen (Power Forward)

Markkanen’s participation in the next game is subject to fitness.

Jordan Clarkson (Point Guard)

Malik Beasley (Shooting Guard)

LA Clippers

Kawhi Leonard (Small Forward)

Norman Powell (Small Forward)

Marcus Morris Sr. (Small Forward)

• The Utah Jazz has the home advantage.
• Offensive Advantage: Jazz
• Defensive Advantage: Clippers
• Overall: Advantage Jazz by a small margin

The LA Clippers need a complete team effort to dominate the Jazz in their own backyard. Paul George’s injury is a major setback for them. On the other hand, the Utah Jazz will look to secure a solid home win. They will hope for the fitness of Lauri Markkanen who is still questionable to play the next game. The prediction and betting platforms are favoring the Utah Jazz for this fixture. However, the Clippers are expected to give a tough fight.