Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/24

At 10:30 ET, the Clippers (-1056) will host the Jazz (+669) in a Western Conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 14 and the over/under line is set at 223.

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and can be seen on BSSC.

UTAH JAZZ VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -14

This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Friday, April 12th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-97 in favor of the Clippers.
• Our projections have Paul George finishing with Paul George points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can Utah Grab a Win on the Road?

The Jazz are 17-44 as the underdog this season and are currently 14-point underdogs against the Clippers. In their games as the underdog, Utah has an average scoring differential of -8.4 points per game.

On the road, the Jazz have an ATS record of 16-23, compared to 24-17 ATS at home. Overall, their ATS record is 40-40.

This season, Utah has an O/U record of 44-34-2, with an average combined scoring of 236.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223 is lower than 72 of their previous games.

In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Rockets by a score of 124-121. They were 11-point underdogs going into the game and improved their ATS record to 40-40.

Utah’s overall record this season is 30-50, which puts them in 12th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 15-35 and 5-11 against division opponents.

When it comes to scoring, the Jazz are averaging 115.7 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. However, their scoring numbers are better at home (119.5 PPG) compared to on the road (111.7 PPG).

Utah is 10th in the league in pace at 99.5 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th overall at 46%. From beyond the arc, the Jazz are 13th in made threes (13 per game) but just 21st in three-point shooting percentage (35%).

When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Jazz are 11th in attempts (22.6 per game) and 4th in made free throws (18.8 per game).

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Jazz is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 120.7 points per game (29th). On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.0% and allowing 39.6% from beyond the arc.

Will the Clippers Win at Crypto.com Arena?

This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 38-41-1, with games averaging 228.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223 is lower than the team’s season average of 227.8.

Los Angeles is favored by 14 points today and has gone 46-16 as the favorite this season. In their last five games, the Clippers have won against the spread when favored.

At home, the Clippers have an average scoring margin of +3.4 points per game. Their record against the spread at home is 18-21, and they have failed to cover in their last two home games.

In the Western Conference, the Clippers are currently in 4th place with a record of 51-29. Against the West, they are 30-20 compared to 21-9 in non-conference games.

In their last game, the Clippers lost to the Suns by a score of 124-108. The O/U line for that game was 220.5, and the Clippers were 11.5-point underdogs.

At home, the Clippers are scoring 115.7 points per game this season, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 115.8 points per game.

When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.5 possessions per game.

Los Angeles has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the NBA this season, ranking 6th in field goal percentage. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage.

The Clippers’ defense is presently ranked 10th in the league, allowing an average of 112.3 points per contest. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 12.2 turnovers per game, which is 10th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 17th in blocked shots, with an average of 5 rejections per game.