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LA Clippers (21-24) at Utah (15-31)
- When: Jan 27 2026, 10:00 PM
- Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- TV: NBC/Peacock
LA Clippers vs Utah Preview & Prediction
Spread: LA Clippers -8.5
Moneyline: LA Clippers (-350)
Total: 233.5
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Los Angeles arrives in Utah playing elite basketball and looking every bit like a team that has flipped its season. The Clippers have won eight of their last nine games and are controlling matchups with confidence on both ends of the floor. Their offense has been sharp, their defense disciplined, and their rotations locked in.
Kawhi Leonard has been the difference maker. When he is on the floor, the Clippers play with patience and purpose. They are spacing the floor well, attacking mismatches, and closing quarters decisively. Los Angeles has also shown an ability to blow games open quickly, especially when opponents struggle defensively or on the glass.
Against Utah, the Clippers hold clear advantages in perimeter defense, shot creation, and overall efficiency. They can exploit Utah’s transition defense and force difficult shots late in possessions. This is a favorable road spot for a team that has been executing at a playoff level.
Player Prop Pick: Kawhi Leonard over 25.5 points
He remains the engine and Utah has no answer for his midrange efficiency.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Utah continues to search for consistency as defensive issues have derailed much of their momentum. The Jazz have struggled mightily containing opposing scorers, allowing clean looks from deep and giving up too many second-chance opportunities. Games have frequently turned into high-scoring affairs due to poor rotations and rebounding lapses.
Despite the team struggles, Jusuf Nurkic has been a steady presence but listed as doubtful. He has taken on a larger role facilitating offense, cleaning the glass, and keeping Utah competitive in the paint. His passing has opened looks for teammates, and his rebounding remains one of the few reliable strengths on the roster.
The challenge is sustainability. Utah has had trouble stringing together stops, especially against disciplined teams that move the ball well. Facing a hot Clippers squad puts pressure on the Jazz to score efficiently just to stay within reach.
Player Prop Pick: Cody Williams over 6.5 points
His minutes and usage remain high, especially in games where Utah is chasing points.
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
Los Angeles enters in peak form, Utah enters searching for answers. The matchup strongly favors the Clippers in efficiency, execution, and late-game control. Clippers controls the pace and pulls away in the second half.
Final Score: Clippers 124, Jazz 112
Lean: LA Clippers -8.5
Total: Over 233.5
- NBA Basketball Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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