Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Clippers versus the Jazz? Tip off is at at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on KTLA. The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Clippers come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 229.5 points.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -3.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, October 27th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-102 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 52.4% and knocking down 11 threes.
Will the Clippers Find a Way to Win in Salt Lake City?
The Clippers’ previous game came against the Trail Blazers, where they emerged victorious with a final score of 123-111. The total scoring of the game reached 234, surpassing the over under line of 226. Additionally, the Clippers, who were favored by 9.5 points, successfully covered the spread.
Leading the Clippers against the Trail Blazers, Paul George showcased his shooting prowess by making 11 out of 17 field goal attempts and 4 out of 7 three-point attempts. Additionally, Kawhi Leonard, another player on the Los Angeles Clippers, contributed to the team’s success by scoring a total of 23 points.
Looking at their most recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Clippers had a pace of 98.29 possessions. With 47 shots made out of 90 attempted, they achieved a field goal percentage of 52.2%. Their three point shooting was 16 out of 34 attempts, resulting in a three point field goal percentage of 47.1%.
On defense vs. the Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Clippers recorded 11 steals and 31 defensive rebounds in their most recent game. They also allowed 111 points.
Will the Jazz Win at Delta Center?
The Jazz’s previous game came against the Kings, resulting in a final score of 130-114 in favor of the Sacramento team. The total combined score of the game was 244, surpassing the over/under line of 234. Despite being considered the underdog with a spread of +1.5, the Jazz did not meet the spread.
Against Sacramento, the Jazz were led by Jordan Clarkson, who made 8 out of 16 field goal attempts and 2 out of 5 three-point shots. Another player for the team, Lauri Markkanen, scored a total of 19 points.
On offense, the Utah Jazz had a possessions/pace of 101.56 in their most recent game against the Sacramento Kings. They managed to achieve a field goal percentage of 45.1% by shooting 41 out of 91 from the field. Additionally, their three-point percentage was 32.1% with 9 successful shots out of 28 attempts.
Defensively, the Jazz allowed 130 points, recorded 6 steals, and forced 14 turnovers in their most recent game against the Sacramento Kings.