Utah Jazz vs
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Clippers Favored Against Jazz in First Matchup of the Season, Despite Recent Struggles

The Utah Jazz have had a rocky start to the season with a 3-9 record, while the L.A. Clippers are slightly ahead at 6-7. Both teams have experienced recent losses after some initial success. The upcoming game between the two teams will be the first of the season. The Clippers are the favored team with a current line of -10, while the total is set at 220.5 points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Jazz +360 | Clippers -460
• Spread: Jazz +10 (-110) | Clippers -10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 220 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 82%.

Utah vs Los Angeles Stats

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz recently suffered a 121-117 loss to the Sacramento Kings on the road, despite shooting well with a FG% of 49.3% and a 3-pt FG% of 46.2%. The team struggled defensively, allowing Sacto to shoot 50.6% from the field and 46.3% from deep. Leading scorers in the game were Lauri Markkanen with 25 points and Keyonte George with 19 points. The Jazz have covered the spread in two consecutive games and three out of their last four. However, the team ranks 26th in the NBA in both points scored and points allowed per game. John Collins leads the team in scoring but struggled in the last game, while Walker Kessler was sidelined with a hip injury. Overall, the Jazz have a 2-4 record on the road this season, with a power ranking of 30. Utah ranks 28th in offense and 26th in defense, with key statistics including an average of 43.42% field goals made, 79.42% free throws made, and 32.92% three-pointers made. Defensively, the team allows an average of 47.82% field goals and 76.62% free throws. Utah averages 44.55 rebounds, 24.45 offensive assists, and 17.45 turnovers per game, with room for improvement on both ends of the court.

Los Angeles Clippers Analysis

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently struggling, coming off a tough 0-3 road trip and a 125-104 loss to the Houston Rockets in their latest NBA Cup game. The team's shooting percentages were low, and they struggled defensively, allowing the Rockets to shoot at a high percentage. Key players like Kawhi Leonard are out with injuries, while other players like Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac have been inconsistent in their recent performances. The Clippers have an offensive ranking of #23 and a defensive ranking of #5, with an overall record of 6-7. Despite their challenges, they are still competitive and have room for improvement in various areas of their game.

Clippers Look to Bounce Back Against Jazz at Home

The Clippers return home following an unsuccessful three-game road trip, while the Jazz have recently lost two out of their last three games. Utah has shown improvement with a record of 3-3 in their last six games, following an initial six-game losing streak at the start of the season. In their previous game, the Clippers struggled significantly with shooting efficiency. However, they are expected to perform better on their home court against a Jazz defense that ranks 26th in opponents' points allowed per game. Despite playing in the second game of a back-to-back, the Jazz are not likely to be heavily defeated by the struggling Clippers. It is advised to consider taking the Jazz at +10.5 to cover the spread.

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