Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz (12-6) concludes their short two-game Pacific Coast road trip against the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers (10-7) in the most attractive game on Monday night’s NBA schedule.
Both teams enter the contest on a two-game winning streak and in good form overall. Tipoff for the November 21 contest at Crypto.com Arena is 10:30 p.m., with NBATV broadcasting the affair.
Jazz vs. Clippers Odds Breakdown
NBA odds today list the Clippers as 4.5-point favorites after the opening line had the Clips as a 3.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 222, up 1.5 points from the morning line.
The Moneyline has stayed relatively the same. The Jazz’s odds of +145 on the Moneyline have slowly increased since opening at +136.
The Clippers’ odds have decreased slightly to -160 from -162. Jazz vs Clippers odds tells us this should be a great matchup.
Matchup Information
- Time and Date: November 21, 2022, 10:30 p.m.
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- How To Watch: NBA TV
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The two NBA teams are meeting for the 195th time in the regular season and the second this season. The Jazz leads the all-time series 112-82.
The Jazz improved to 7-6 against the Clippers since the start of the 2020-21 campaign with a 110-102 victory on November 2.
Collin Sexton poured in 22 points off the bench as The Jazz’s reserves outscored the Clippers bench 33-21.
Jazz’s Five-game Losing Streak
The Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena with their victory on November 2.
Utah has covered the spread in three of the last four meetings though they are 4-5-1 ATS in the previous two years against the Clippers.
Utah fended off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-113 on Saturday as Jordan Clarkson scored eight of his game-high 28 points over the final 1:48 to secure the UtahJazz standing atop Western Conference.
The Jazz, a 4.5-point underdog against the Trail Blazers, have covered their last two games. They are 12-6 ATS this season, including 7-4 on the road.
The Jazz and Blazers went over the 228-point total on Saturday, marking the second straight game that the over hit in the Jazz’s game. The over is 6-5 in Jazz’s games away from home.
Jazz’s Offense
Utah’s offense has carried the team all season. The Jazz own the fourth most efficient offense, per NBA team stats, thanks mainly to their 3-point shooting and offensive rebounding.
They average 117.6 points and 14.7 treys a game with a shooting slash line of .470/.373/.772. The Jazz are also fourth in the league in offensive rebound percentage at 32.1%, which they turn into 16 second-chance points a game.
Jazz’s Defense
Defensively, Utah is average at best. The Jazz defends the 3-point line well, but they struggle on the defensive boards and foul too much. The Jazz allow 114.3 points on 47.3% shooting from the field and 32.4% from the 3-point line.
Lauri Markkanen is enjoying the best season of his career, ranking in the top 10 of the league in several NBA player stats.
Clarkson has played better the last couple of games, topping the 20-point plateau the previous two games and seven times this month.
Malik Beasley has stepped up his production lately, scoring in double-figures in eight straight games.
Mike Conley left Saturday’s night game early against the Blazers with a left knee injury and joins Rudy Gay (hand) on the sidelines for the next couple of weeks.
The Clippers look to wrap up their three-game homestand unblemished after thrashing the San Antonio Spurs 119-97 on Saturday night, and the 22 points are their largest margin of victory of the season. Norman Powell led six Clippers in double-figures with a season-high 26 points, knocking down five of the team’s season-best 21 triples.
The Clippers, 8.5-point favorites against the Spurs, have covered the point spread in three of their last four contests, 7-3 against the spread in their previous 10, which is quite an improvement as they began the season were 1-6 ATS. They are 3-6 against the spread at home.
The under has hit in each of Los Angeles’ last three games and 14 of their 17. The under is 8-1 in games at Crypto.com Arena.
One of the Worst Offensive Team
Clippers are one of the worst offensive teams and one of the best defensive teams, according to NBA team stats.
The Clippers are a very good shooting team though they are just average from downtown. The Clippers are not a good passing and offensive rebounding team, nor do they get to the line often.
Defensively, the Clippers “get after it.” The Clips do an excellent job guarding all over the floor. They also don’t foul and do a pretty good job on the defensive boards.
Players’ Rankings
Paul George leads the way for the Clippers and ranks in the top 10 of the league in several NBA player stats defensively.
Kawhi Leonard returned from injury this week though he is still working his way back into form.
George (knee) is questionable after leaving the game against the Spurs in the first half, while Luke Kennard (calf) will sit for the third straight game.
Jazz vs. Clippers Betting Pick and Prediction
The total Jazz vs Clippers odds of 222 points appears a touch too high.
The Clippers’ last two home games against Detroit and San Antonio – both of whom are challenged defensively like the Jazz – were set at 219 and 221.5. The average points in the Jazz’s road games are over 228 points.
A High-Powered Offense
The Jazz are a high-powered offensive team that likes to push the pace. Conversely, the Clippers hunker down defensively and try to limit possessions by taking good shots.
While the team’s last matchup had a point total, the Clippers are more potent with Leonard on the court.
The Clippers have been the favorite in 14 of their first 17 games, so it’s not surprising they are favored here. However, the 4.5-point spread is too high.
The Clips were 3.5-point favorites in the team’s first meeting, and the Jazz won by eight, although they were without Leonard.
The Jazz and the Clippers is one of the best NBA matchups tonight. Utah is the deeper and more explosive offensive team.
While the Clippers have shot the ball better lately, they don’t have enough firepower, particularly with both George and Leonard not at full strength.
Who to Bet On?
The Jazz are 5-2 straight up against the Clippers during their last seven regular-season meetings.
The best bet is to go with the under. The Jazz have not been as efficient offensively lately, and they won’t have Conley to settle things down.
Plus, the Clippers do a great job defending the 3-point line. Keep this in mind when looking at Jazz vs Clippers odds.
NBA Pick: Jazz +4.5 (-107)
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