The Utah Jazz (3-1) will be 2.5-point favorites at home in Vivint Smart Home Arena when they take on the Los Angeles Clippers (3-1). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 222 points and it will air on ESPN at 10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Jazz (4.5-point favorites) edged the Phoenix Suns 96-95, while the Clippers (15.5-point favorites) defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-96. The Utah game finished 22.5 points under the projected point total of 213.5, while the Los Angeles game went 20 points under the projected point total of 227.
Los Angeles dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.229 (below their season average of 0.286) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.7 (above their season average of 19.5). Charlotte recorded marks of 0.120 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. Utah, on the other hand, made good use of their 39 trips to the free throw line, making 32 of them (82.1 percent). Phoenix was just 16-23 (69.6 percent). Rudy Gobert led the way for Utah, contributing 15 points and 18 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard, meanwhile fueled Los Angeles with 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
The Jazz edged out the Clippers in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Los Angeles won 143-137. Los Angeles had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 12.4). Utah, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.8 vs. 23.1).
The Clippers are 51-35 straight up (SU) and 44-41-1 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Just over half of Los Angeles games have finished over the O/U total since last season.
On the other hand, the Jazz, have records of 53-33 SU and 49-48 ATS since last season. Games featuring Utah have had a slight tendency to go under the projected point total over that same period (52.6 percent).
The physical Utah offense seems poised to dominate from the charity stripe. Since last season, the Jazz rank fifth in the league with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.218, while Los Angeles has been among the NBA’s most foul-prone squads (giving up a 27th-ranked FTA rate of 0.226).
Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Clippers, ATS Winner – Clippers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Jazz rank 14th in points off turnovers per game (16.5) while the Clippers rank 26th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.9).
- Utah averages 5.7 blocks per game, which ranks third in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks last in blocks allowed per game (6.0).
- The Jazz rank 11th in three pointers attempted per game (33.9) while the Clippers rank 27th (26.5).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (21.3) while Los Angeles ranks 17th (24.6).
- Utah averages 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 12th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Jazz rank first in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while the Clippers rank 23rd (15.0).
- The Jazz rank second in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while the Clippers rank 16th (13.6).
- Utah averages 49.4 points in the paint per game, which ranks 13th in the league. Los Angeles ranks 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (50.3).
- Utah ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (42.6) while Los Angeles ranks 19th (45.6).
- Utah is 26-5 when they allow under 100 points, while Los Angeles is 8-1.
- The Jazz are 51-21 when they reach the century mark, while the Clippers are 53-30.
