Utah Jazz (12-40) vs LA Clippers (29-23)
Game Info: Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +7.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Clippers (29-23) will face the Utah Jazz (12-40) on February 13, 2025, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM EST. The Clippers have shown strong form recently, winning four of their last five games. In their most recent matchup against the Jazz, they secured a 130-110 victory. James Harden contributed a double-double with 23 points and 17 rebounds, while Ivica Zubac added 26 points and 15 rebounds. Norman Powell has been a consistent scorer, averaging 24 points per game this season.
The Jazz have struggled this season, currently holding a 12-40 record. In their last game, they suffered a 132-113 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. John Collins returned from injury to record a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. However, the team has been inconsistent, with issues in three-point shooting, averaging a 35.3% success rate this season.
Norman Powell Over 22.5 Points
Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell is having a standout 2024-25 NBA season. He is averaging 24.0 points per game, ranking him 19th in the league. Powell's scoring has been instrumental in the Clippers' offensive strategies, providing both scoring and playmaking from the guard position.
Norman Powell has been one of my favorite players to follow this NBA season and the Clippers got themselves a good one. He has scored 22 or more points in six of his last eight games and the last time he played the Utah Jazz he finished with 26 points. This Utah Jazz defense isn't anything to brag about and we've seen them play in some high-scoring contests. Kawhi Leonard and James Harden will garner a lot of attention from defenders which will open things up for guys like Powell.
James Harden Under 5.5 Rebounds
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is averaging 5.7 rebounds per game in the 2024-25 NBA season, ranking him 64th in the league. Harden's rebounding numbers have been inconsistent as of late and he’s been looked at as more of a scorer rather than a guy to do the dirty work for this Clippers team.
Harden has failed to collect over five rebounds in five of his last six games. In his last game against Utah on February 8th he only secured two rebounds. With the Clippers having a guy like Zubac in the paint it really limits the opportunities for other guys to collect boards. The Jazz have also been a good rebounding team this season giving up 50.5 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the fifth-fewest in the league.
Amir Coffey Over 9.5 Points
Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey is averaging 10.3 points per game in the 2024-25 NBA season. Coffey's scoring has been a significant contribution to the Clippers' offense this season. When you think of this Clippers team you don’t think of Amir Coffey but he’s a great secondary option when defenders are focused on the focal points of this Clippers offense.
Coffy put up 17 points in the Clipper's last game against the Utah Jazz and in the game before that, he scored 14 points against the Pacers. We saw back on January 22nd Coffey had a 24-point game against the Boston Celtics. One area of his game that has been solid has been his three-point shooting. The Jazz are giving up 14.4 three-pointers per game to opposing teams which is tied for the third most in the league. This matchup sets up Coffey to have another good night scoring the ball.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
