| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-20 | 11-21 |
| Spread | +12.5 -110 | -12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +490 | -675 |
| Total | Over 232.5 (-110) | Under 232.5 (-110) |
| Where | Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA | |
| When | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | KJZZ-TV | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Spurs, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Warriors next. The Jazz have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 120.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 127.1 points on 49.1 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.5 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Kings and Pistons, and they play the Celtics next. The Clippers have won 5 straight games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 111.5 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 26.3 points and 5 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.9 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Jazz have lost 29 of their last 30 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have won each of their last six night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have won six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Jazz’s last eight night games against the Clippers following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games as favorites against the Jazz have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- James Harden is one of only four players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
- Kris Dunn ranks 10th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (82.9).
- The Clippers rank 2nd in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.8).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.3).
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers Injury Report
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Ivica Zubac.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Kevin Love, Ace Bailey, and Walker Kessler. Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen are questionable.
Utah Jazz vs LA Clippers Prediction
The Clippers have turned their season around out of nowhere, stacking up five wins and five covers. With an improved effort defensively, the Clippers have the ability to roll here. However, let’s pump the brakes just a bit. Despite the recent success, the Clippers are still just 13-19 ATS on the season. The Jazz are massively banged up, but they still compete for the most part and are a slightly profitable with a 17-15 ATS record. The Jazz have won 2 of the last 3 games. I’ll take a stab with the boatload of points on Thursday.