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The Utah Jazz (29-47) square off against the LA Clippers (48-28) Friday with tip-off from Crypto.com Arena set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Jazz have lost 10 in a row and 13 of 14 after a 129-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday. They are just 2-8 ATS in the last 10 games. F Brice Sensabaugh has busted out with 22 points in consecutive games. He is 11-for-19 (57.9%) during the stretch.
The Clippers took out the Denver Nuggets 102-100 Thursday night without F Kawhi Leonard, who is out again Friday. F Paul George had 28 points, and C Ivica Zubac was a difference-maker with 14 points and 15 boards. The Clippers have won 4 of 5.
Jazz at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:19 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Clippers -800 (bet $800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +12.5 (-110) | Clippers -12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Jazz at Clippers key injuries
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (back) out
- F John Collins (back) out
- C Walker Kessler (nose) questionable
- F Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) out
Clippers
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Jazz at Clippers and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 107, Jazz 101
Moneyline
This is a bit of a trap game for the Clippers as they’re firmly entrenched as the No. 4 seed in the West. I just don’t have it in me to take the plunge on Utah without Markkanen.
So I’m targeting Zubac here. The team is on a back-to-back, and they’re likely trying to build his confidence up as they’ll need him in the postseason. He has double-doubles in 3 straight and is averaging 16 PPG and 12.7 RPG during the stretch.
Take IVICA ZUBAC DOUBLE-DOUBLE (-120).
Against the spread
I like the Jazz here, and this is why: The Clippers are averaging just 107 PPG over the last 5. They won 4 of those! So this is really a question of whether Utah can score 97 to stay within range. They have done so in 10 straight – while losing all of them.
Take the JAZZ +12.5 (-110).
Over/Under
The Clippers are 6-4 O/U in their last 10, and Utah is 4-6. The last matchup went Under 225.5 in December, and that’s more indicative of the Jazz, and that game had Leonard and Clarkson.
Take the UNDER 223.5 (-110).
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