Utah Jazz vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/1

The Utah Jazz are visiting the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 10:30 PM. This game will be broadcasted on KJZZ. Both teams are from the Western Conference and are looking to improve their standings early in the regular season.

The Jazz have a 12-20 record, with a recent loss against the Boston Celtics. Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen are key players for the Jazz. The Clippers hold an 11-21 record and are on a five-game winning streak. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are leading the team in scoring and assists. Both teams aim to gain momentum as the season progresses.

Jazz vs Clippers Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers
• Venue: Intuit Dome
• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Betting Odds: Jazz +11.0 (-111), Clippers -11.0 (-110)

Utah Jazz Team Preview

The Utah Jazz have a high-scoring offense, averaging 120.4 points per game, which ranks sixth in the league. They attempt 90.8 field goals per game and make 46% of them. From the three-point line, they average 14.2 makes per game with a 35.7% success rate.

Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen are key players for the Jazz. George scores 24.6 points per game, while Markkanen leads with 27.7 points. They both have strong shooting skills, with free throw percentages above 90% for George and Markkanen.

The Jazz face injury challenges with players like Jusuf Nurkić and Walker Kessler out. Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen are also questionable for the next game. These injuries could impact their performance against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a big win against the Sacramento Kings. They won 131-90 with a strong shooting performance. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 33 points, while James Harden added 21 points and 5 assists.

The Clippers have shown good form in their recent games. They also beat the Detroit Pistons 112-99. In that game, Kawhi Leonard scored 55 points, showcasing his ability to lead the team offensively.

On the season, the Clippers average 112.1 points per game. Their shooting from the free-throw line is strong at 84.1%, ranking first in the league. However, they will be without Ivica Zubac due to an ankle injury, which impacts their rebounding efforts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Clippers are favored by 11 points against the Jazz. Given the Clippers’ strong defense, allowing only 114 points per game, they have a good chance to cover the spread. The Jazz struggle defensively, allowing 127.1 points per game, which might give the Clippers an edge to win by more than 11 points. Our projected score is Clippers 122, Jazz 110.

The total for the game is set at 236 points. The Jazz score 120.4 points per game but allow 127.1, while the Clippers score 112.1 and allow 114. With the Jazz’s high-scoring games and defensive struggles, the over is a reasonable pick. The projected total score is 232, which is close but slightly under the line of 236.