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Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Los Angeles enters the new year playing its best basketball of the season. The Clippers have won five straight and look nothing like the slow, early-season version that struggled to generate clean offense. Kawhi Leonard is driving the turnaround, averaging nearly 38 points during the streak and coming off a career-high 55-point performance. The tempo is faster, the spacing is cleaner, and the confidence is obvious.
Utah arrives after a split that showed both sides of its identity. The Jazz defended well against San Antonio but could not slow Boston’s shot-making Tuesday. Injuries continue to thin the rotation, forcing larger roles for younger players and more offensive responsibility on the perimeter.
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Line Movement and Odds
Los Angeles opened -9 and has been bet up to -11 as momentum and injury news favor the home side. Utah sits at +11, but support has been limited with multiple frontcourt absences.
The total opened at 231.5 and moved to 234, reflecting the Clippers’ improved shooting and pace during the win streak. Moneyline pricing is heavily tilted toward Los Angeles, with Utah listed as a sizable road underdog.
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Matchup Breakdown
Los Angeles is spacing the floor at an elite level. During the winning streak, the Clippers are shooting nearly 44 percent from three and generating more catch-and-shoot looks through early offense. Leonard’s isolation scoring forces help, and that help is being punished consistently.
Utah’s challenge is interior stability. With Jusuf Nurkic ruled out and Walker Kessler already lost for the season, the Jazz lack rim protection and rebounding depth. Perimeter creation from Keyonte George becomes critical, but his availability remains uncertain. If Utah cannot slow Leonard early, the game risks getting out of hand quickly.
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Injuries and Conditions
Los Angeles Clippers
- Kawhi Leonard, no injury designation
- Ivica Zubac, ankle, questionable
- Yanic Konan Niederhauser, no injury designation
See full Los Angeles Clippers injury report.
Utah Jazz
- Jusuf Nurkic, toe, out
- Keyonte George, illness, questionable
- Ace Bailey, hip flexor, out
See full Utah Jazz injury report.
This game is indoors. No weather impact.
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Best Bets and Prediction
The Clippers’ offensive surge and Utah’s depleted frontcourt create a clear matchup edge. If Los Angeles continues to dictate pace and knock down early threes, separation should come quickly.
Projected Score: Clippers 124, Jazz 110
Best Bet: Clippers -11
Secondary Lean: Over 234
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