LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/04/2024, 02:02  by Kennedy Kechula in NBA Predictions

The LA Clippers will be at home against the Utah Jazz in their next NBA fixture seeking to get back to winning ways. They sit fourth in the Western Conference at present and are more than 20 games clear of the Jazz in 12th. The Clippers saw a four-match winning run snapped last time out as they fell at home 124-108 to the Suns. Their 29th defeat of the season meant very little as they have already secured a playoff spot. LA cannot finish any lower than fifth. They are now set to battle the Mavericks once again in the first round of the playoffs. Ty Lue’s men have also clinched their Pacific Division crown. The Clippers will continue to be without Kawhi Leonard and Josh Primo while James Harden, who sat out against Phoenix, is questionable. LA have won the last two matchups with Utah and a third win will see them win this series 3-1. In their last three games, the Clippers have averaged 111 points a night.

The Jazz are coming off a crucial victory. They will hope that they can build on this and conclude the season on a high. Will Hardy’s men snapped the longest active losing streak in the league by defeating the Rockets 124-121 in their final home fixture. Utah had lost 13 straight before they managed to topple the Rockets. This was their 30th win of the campaign. The Jazz aren't competing for a playoff spot and are assured of finishing 12th in the West. Injuries have ravaged the team and against Houston six players were absent. Collin Sexton joined Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Kris Dunn on the sidelines. The six are likely to be unavailable for this game as well. Utah, who conclude the season with two away games, have averaged 109.7 points over their last three matches.