Utah Jazz VS Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Preview – 4/5/2024

Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers Overview

• Date: April 5, 2024
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Spread: Utah Jazz +13, LA Clippers -13
• Total (Over/Under): 222.5
• Moneyline: Utah Jazz +580, LA Clippers -800

Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Utah Jazz - 14%
• LA Clippers - 86%

Projected Win %:

• Utah Jazz - 10%
• LA Clippers - 90%

Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers Game Preview

The Utah Jazz (29-47) are set to take on the LA Clippers (48-28) in an NBA matchup on Friday night. The game will tip-off at 10:30 PM ET and will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, the home arena of the Clippers.

Both teams are coming off different scenarios in terms of rest. The Jazz last played three days ago, which has given their players extra time to rest and recover. This could potentially benefit the Jazz and enhance their chances of winning. On the other hand, the Clippers played just yesterday, making this a back-to-back game for them. The lack of rest could be a disadvantage for the Clippers and might impact their performance.

In terms of betting odds, the Clippers are heavily favored at home. The current spread is Clippers -13.5, indicating that they are expected to win by a significant margin. The Moneyline for the Clippers is -850, while the Moneyline for the Jazz is +610. Based on these odds, the Jazz have an implied win probability of 14%, whereas the Clippers have an implied win probability of 86%.

The Clippers have been playing solid basketball recently, winning 32 out of their last 50 games. Meanwhile, the Jazz are struggling, having lost their last 10 consecutive games. In their most recent game, the Jazz suffered a 129-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Clippers secured a 102-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Interestingly, one player to watch in this game is Paul George of the Clippers. His points production has been a popular betting market, indicating that bettors are keeping an eye on his performance. The prop total for his points opened at Under 26.5 (-105) and has since steamed to 25.5 (-105), suggesting that sharp bettors are favoring the Under.

As the game approaches, all eyes will be on the Clippers as they aim to continue their strong form, while the Jazz look to break their losing streak. With the betting odds heavily favoring the Clippers, it will be a challenging task for the Jazz to secure a victory. However, in the unpredictable world of sports, anything can happen, and the Jazz will be hoping to defy the odds and come out on top.

Final Score Prediction: Utah Jazz 108.63 vs LA Clippers 123.05