The Jazz host the Clippers on Wednesday night at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah. The host is currently a -6.5 point spread favorite with a total line that opened at 226.5 and has risen all the way to 229 at some books.
Notable Injuries
Clippers
- John Wall (Out) Abdominal
- Luke Kennard (Out) Calf
Jazz
- Kelly Olynyk (Out) Ankle
- Lauri Markkanen (Questionable) Hip
Recent Form
Heading into the game, Los Angeles is 23-23 overall. When taking to the road, Los Angeles has a mark of 10-12 and a win percentage of 45%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 22-23-1 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 2-3 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS.
In their most recent matchup, the 76ers defeated Los Angeles with a score of 120-110. Kawhi Leonard scored the most points for the team with 27, but it was not enough to earn the win. The Clippers were 1 point ahead going into the game.
Heading into the game, Utah is 23-24 overall. When playing at home, Utah has a mark of 14-8 and a win percentage of 64%. Currently, the team is 8th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 25-20-2 vs. the spread. In Utah’s last five games, the Jazz has a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 4-1 in those games. Going back to the last 10, they are 4-6 and 6-4 ATS.
In their upcoming game, Utah will be looking to capitalize on their recent win over the Timberwolves. Jordan Clarkson led the way for the Jazz with 21 points. Despite being 4-point underdogs on the spread, the Jazz were able to secure an ATS win.
The Historicals
In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Jazz picked up the win 110-102 win over the Clippers. Heading into the game, Utah was the 3.5-point underdogs, giving them an ATS win. So far this season, the Jazz have a record of 2-1 vs. the Clippers. Over the last five head-to-head meetings, the Jazz have averaged 117 points per game compared to 109 for Los Angeles. This has led to an ATS record of 3-2 for Utah. In these contests, they averaged a combined 226 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 3-1-1.
Analysis
This season, Los Angeles is averaging just 109.4 points per game, which places them 29th in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.7 possessions per game. In terms of 3-point shooting, the Clippers are ranked 16th in attempts per game. However, they have been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the league, connecting at a rate of 36.9%. Defensively, the Clippers have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 108.39 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.31%.
Paul George is the top scorer for Los Angeles, averaging 23.4 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 45.1%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Norman Powell, with an average of 15.6 points per game.
This season, Utah is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 117.6 points per game. So far, the Jazz are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.3 possessions per game. The three-point shot has been a big part of Utah’s offensive game plan, as they are ranked 4th in 3-point attempts per game. So far, they have connected on 36.0% of their looks from the outside. Defensively, the Jazz have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.57 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.09%, placing them 15th in the NBA.
Heading into the game, Lauri Markkanen is listed as questionable on the injury report. This season, he leads the team with a per-game scoring average of 24.6. Currently, Jordan Clarkson is 2nd on the team in scoring at 21.1 points per game.
- Get more details: Clippers at Jazz 1/18/23 Betting Stats
Betting Trends
- The Clippers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record.
- The Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss.
- The Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last four games vs. a team with a winning straight-up record.
- The Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
