Jazz vs. Clippers Predictions, Odds, Preview


Feb. 17, 2021
by Michael Crosson
NBA Expert
VegasInsider.com

Wednesday’s NBA schedule is packed with quality matchups from top-to-bottom, including what is expected to be a heavyweight slugfest between Western Conference contenders with the Clippers set to host the Jazz in the final contest of the evening.

VI will get you ready with more Best Bets and Game Previews to help handicap all the top matchups on tonight’s slate.

Jazz vs. Clippers Betting Resources

Betting Odds - Jazz vs. Clippers

Line Movements

Subject to Change

  • Spread: Jazz -3
  • Money-Line: Utah -150, L.A. +125
  • Total: 228

Los Angeles heads into this contest as a short ‘underdog’ against the visiting Jazz, marking just the fifth time that Kawhi Leonard and company have not been favored in a matchup this year.

While the total for Wednesday’s matchup currently sits at OU 228.5 – which is just the sixth time this season that the ‘over-under’ for a contest containing the Jazz has been set at 228 points or higher.


The short-handed Clippers look to beat the red-hot Jazz at home on Wednesday night. (AP)

Jazz vs. Clippers Current Form-Last Game

The Jazz come into Wednesday’s matchup riding an 8-game winning streak, now boasting SU victories in 19 out of their last 20 games and their only loss across that stretch coming during their trip to Denver back in late-January.

Utah hosted Philadelphia in its most recent affair, which was headlined by extraordinary scoring displays from Jordan Clarkson (40 points) and Ben Simmons (42 points) as over 255 total points were scored in an 11-point victory for the Jazz (O 225).

On the other hand, Los Angeles is currently riding a 4-game winning streak of its own, with their most recent loss coming at the hands of the Kings back on February 7th – which was a contest Paul George did not participate in.

Leonard and George both sat out with lower extremity injuries during the Clippers most recent matchup against the Heat, but it didn’t appear to diminish LA’s game plan offensively in the contest – considering they managed to put up 125 points on 55% from the field and 47% from downtown during the absence of both their superstars.


Jazz vs. Clippers Head-to-Head

  • Jan. 1, 2021 - Jazz 106 vs. Clippers 100, Utah +3.5, Under 220
  • Dec. 28, 2019 - Jazz 120 at Clippers 107, Utah +7.5, Over 221
  • Nov. 3, 2019 - Clippers 105 vs. Jazz 94, L.A. -4.5, Under 213.5
  • Oct. 30, 2019 - Jazz 110 vs. Clippers 96, Utah -7.5, Under 216.5

The Jazz have won three of their last four regular season matchups against the Clippers, with their most recent victory coming in a relatively low-scoring affair back on New Year’s Day 2021.

Utah entered the fourth quarter of its New Year’s Day matchup leading Los Angeles by 18 points, but 35 points on 57.1% shooting from the Clippers during the final stanza resulted in a slim 6-point victory for the Jazz.

(SU-Straight Up, ATS - Against the Spread, OU - Over-Under)

Utah Jazz Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats (2020-2021)

  • Overall: 23-5 SU, 21-7 ATS, 13-15 OU
  • Road: 10-3 SU, 9-4 ATS, 6-7 OU

Donovan Mitchell was not a very efficient part of the offense during Utah’s most recent victory over the Clippers – tallying just 15 points on 6-14 from the field and 3-10 from three-point territory in the contest.

Mike Conley filled his scoring void quite nicely in the matchup though, racking up 32 points on 55% from the field and 7-14 from downtown to headline the Jazz win.

Utah heads into Wednesday’s tilt boasting the best record in the league SU and ATS – sitting atop the Western Conference with a record of 23-5 while covering the spread in 21 of those victories.

L.A. Clippers Betting Outlook

Inside the Stats (2020-2021)

  • Overall: 21-8 SU, 17-12 ATS, 19-10 OU
  • Home: 10-4 SU, 7-7 ATS, 9-5 OU

All the focus that is typically spread throughout the Western Conference is currently centered on the level of success the Jazz have experienced to kick off the season, but the Clippers are quietly having an extremely impressive start to their campaign as well – boasting the third-best record in the NBA at 21-8 while covering the spread in 17 of those games.

The Clippers currently rank 3rd in the league in overall field goal percentage (48.7%), 1st in 3-point field goal percentage (42.4%), and 1st in free-throw percentage (84.7%).

To put those stats in perspective, the 2015-16 Warriors team that won 72 regular season games posted percentages of 48-41-76 in those categories during their record-breaking expedition (while also attempting significantly more 3-pointers).

The ‘over’ has cashed in eight of the last nine Clippers games, bringing that mark up to 19-10 for them on the season.

Key Injuries

Utah Jazz

  • PG Mike Conley: Hamstring - Out

L.A. Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard: Leg - Questionable
  • SF Paul George: Toe - Out
  • SF Nicolas Batum: Concussion - Out

George is expected to miss a seventh straight contest after being ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup with a toe injury that he suffered during a 22-point victory over the Cavaliers almost two weeks ago.

Leonard, Conley, and Batum round out the rest of the starters still listed as questionable for Wednesday’s matchup between L.A. and Utah, so be sure to keep an eye out for any news regarding the availability of those individuals before placing any wagers.

Player Prop Bet Prediction

Donovan Mitchell – Under 3.5 Three-Pointers Made (-113)

Mitchell kicked off the month of February shooting the ball extremely well from long-range – knocking down four or more three-point attempts in four out of Utah’s first five games to start the month.

In the Jazz’ past three matchups though, Mitchell has shot just 6-29 from beyond the arc while failing to convert on four or more long balls in all three of those contests.

I’ll back Mitchell’s three-pointers ‘under’ here as I do not believe he will need to rely on his ability from long-range too much against a Clippers team without PG-13 in the lineup.

Jazz vs. Clippers Prediction

The first matchup between the Clippers and Jazz this season was played with all the opposing team’s superstars in the lineup, yet still resulted in a 6-point win for Utah during an off-night for Mitchell (15 points, 6-14 FGA).

Los Angeles is already expected to be without George during Wednesday’s contest, and the possibility of Leonard missing a third-consecutive game still looms as well. I would hop on the Jazz -2 line while you still can.

Score Prediction: Jazz 121, Clippers 113
Best Bet: Utah


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