LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz 1/18/23-Free Pick, NBA Betting Odds
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Looking for LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz free NBA picks & NBA odds? NBA betting sees the Clippers taking on the Jazzon Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at Vivint Arena. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NBA basketball matchups so stay tuned for more FREE daily NBA hoops predictions like this Clippers Jazz matchup.
2023 NBA Handicapping – Clippers vs. Utah
(23-23) LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz (23-24)
Date: Wednesday, January 18th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena
Moneyline NBA Odds: Clippers +220 | Jazz -275 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Jazz -6.5
Today’s NBA Betting Total: 226.5
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As can be seen, on Wednesday, January 18th, the LA Clippers and Utah Jazz will meet for the fourth and final time this season. So far, the Jazz lead the series 2-1 with victories on November 6th (110-102) and 30th (125-112) while the Clippers won on November 21st (121-114).
Altogether, the Clippers are completing a back-to-back having faced the 76ers on the front side on Tuesday while the Jazz played Monday defeating the Wolves 126-125.
To begin with, last season, the teams played three times with the Jazz winning two of the three contests. Also, the Jazz holds the all-time record having bested the Clippers in 113 of their 196 matches.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing, Tuesday evening, January 17th. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Wednesday, January 18th.
LA Clippers
Paul George returned to the lineup on Tuesday after missing five games due to a sore hamstring. He played 29 minutes offering 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and a steal but also had five turnovers.
Kawhi Leonard led the way for his club offering 27 points but took 20 shots (10-20) and was a negative 12 in the plus/minus.
At the present time, although the Clippers are still sitting in the sixth seed the loss puts them in a vulnerable position with six teams all within two games of overtaking them.
The most concerning is the Warriors who are just a half-game back while this Jazz team (and the Wolves) are just a game back. As shown above, a loss to Utah today would put them on even terms.
Stats
On the negative side, presently, they sit 29th for scoring averaging 109.4 points per game shooting 46.2% from the field and 37.0% from the perimeter ranking 22nd and ninth respectively.
Defensively, the Clippers rank in the top five of all three categories as opponents average 109.9 points per game ranking third lowest overall while allowing opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field and 34.0% from the perimeter ranking fifth and third respectively.
At this point, Luke Kennard (calf) is questionable while John Wall (abdominal) is out indefinitely.
Utah Jazz
No one is surprised any longer by the Jazz and perhaps they’ve conceded the Cinderella West title to the Thunder. Still, the Jazz can never be counted out of a game and more often than not are in the mix at clutch time (game score within five points in the final five minutes).
Case in point, in their last 10 matches the Jazz have lost six times and were within five points in all but the Bulls match and even then lost by under 10 points (118-126).
Stats
On the positive side, Utah averages the third most points per game with 117.6 and ranks 16th for shooting efficiency from the field – 47.2% and from the perimeter averaging 36.0% from deep ranking 13th.
Equally important, Jazz opponents score 116.9 points (23rd) shooting 48.1% from the field (25th) and 35.5% from deep (12th).
At this point, Lauri Markkanen (hip) is questionable for Wednesday while Kelly Olynyk (ankle) is out indefinitely.
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Betting Trends:
- At this point, the Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.
- Also, the Clippers are 9-25-1 ATS in the last 35 meetings in Utah.
- By comparison, the Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
- Finally, the over is 6-1 in Jazz last 7 overall.
Free LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Prediction:
For one thing, while it’s reasonable to assume the Jazz can win regardless of whether Markkanen plays the bigger question is whether Ty Lue will play both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the second game of a back-to-back.
In reality, my guess is that’s a big fat no, at least for Leonard — but since LA hasn’t submitted an updated report we’re left to guess.
Ultimately, my suggestion is to check the last injury update prior to placing your bet to confirm who is actually playing.
All in all, unfortunately, I don’t have that benefit here, but I’ll take the points and tell you to switch to the Jazz covering “IF” Markkanen returns plus both LA stars sit.
4* Free LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Betting Pick: Clippers +6.5
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