The Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Utah to take on the Jazz in a Western Conference battle. The Jazz leads the season series with the Clippers 2-1. Wednesday’s contest represents their fourth head-to-head matchup.
This would have been one of those NBA matchups where LA was projected to win without question prior to the 2022-2023 campaign. But the Jazz and Clippers have both hovered around the .500 mark this year. The Utah Jazz odds are expected to lean in their favor for this game. But the official NBA odds have yet to be released.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST on Wednesday, January 18th, at the Vivint Arena. Let’s take a look at the Clippers vs. Jazz prediction, trends, and NBA picks.
Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Odds
Last Game Records
As aforementioned, The NBA schedule has seen these teams play three times this year. They will play a total of four times when it is all said and done.
Utah defeated the Clippers by a final score of 110-102 in Los Angeles in their first matchup. However, the Clippers roared back with a 121-114 victory at home. The Jazz then won their third game 125-112 in Utah.
The Jazz can clinch the season series with a win on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Clippers are hoping to split the series.
Let’s take a closer look at these teams’ NBA team stats and NBA player stats before making our official Clippers vs. Jazz prediction for Wednesday.
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Information
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz
Location of the game: Vivint Arena. Salt Lake City, UT.
Date: Wednesday, 18th January. 9:00 PM EST.
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Betting Analysis
LA Clippers
The LA Clippers standings placement is far from ideal. Their inconsistency and injuries have led to all-around mediocrity. But this is a team with talent and can be dangerous when healthy.
On the season, Los Angeles is just 29th in points per game, 24th in assists per game, 11th in rebounds per game, 20th in turnovers per game, 22nd in field goal percentage, and ninth in three-point percentage.
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are slowly getting back to full health. They still receive plenty of days off, but LA is hoping they will be ready to roll for the playoffs.
However, bettors will want to check their statuses given the fact that they don’t always play in back-to-backs, and the Clippers had a game on Tuesday.
Los Angeles will have a chance to come into Utah and upset the Jazz in this contest. But they will need to perform at an efficient rate.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz are a capable team. They started the season off strong but have come back down to earn. Nevertheless, this is not a bad team by any means.
Utah is third in points per game, ninth in assists per game, eighth in rebounds per game, 26th in turnovers per game, 16th in field goal percentage, and 13th in three-point percentage.
Lauri Markkanen has been a breakout star for this Jazz team. He leads Utah Jazz with just under 25 points per game and just under nine rebounds per contest.
Markkanen and the Jazz will aim to take care of business against the Clippers on Wednesday evening.
Updates
As aforementioned, bettors will need to check Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s statuses ahead of the game due to the fact that this is a second of a back-to-back.
John Wall has previously dealt with an injury for LA. Meanwhile, Markkanen is questionable for the Jazz.
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Betting Preview
It is now time to make our official Clippers vs Jazz prediction for this Wednesday night affair.
The Clippers are going to give the Jazz all they can handle. This likely will be a competitive contest through the final minutes of regulation.
But in the end, I like Utah’s chances of earning the victory at home.
The Jazz are the pick to click for this Wednesday night contest.
LA Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Betting Prediction
Go ahead and place your money on the Utah Jazz in what promises to be an exciting battle between these Western Conference foes.
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