Clippers vs Jazz Prediction, Pick Today | Best Bet for Friday

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Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Los Angeles Clippers moves against Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of their game at the Delta Center. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Clippers vs. Jazz Prediction, Picks | Best Bet for Friday

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Friday, Dec. 7
10 p.m.
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Clippers Team Total Over 115.5
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Here's everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Jazz on Friday, Dec. 7 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.

Can the Clippers capitalize against an injured Jazz team? Or will the Jazz defend their home court? Let's break this game down.

Here is my Clippers vs. Jazz prediction and pick.

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Clippers vs. Jazz Prediction

Pick: Clippers Team Total Over 115.5

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Clippers Betting Outlook

The Clippers finally earned a marquee win against their rival Denver Nuggets. This was a much needed win as the Clippers have struggled mightily since acquiring James Harden. The Nuggets had won eight straight games against the Clippers so this win was vital for their confidence. The Clippers are hoping they can build off this win against a very injured Jazz team. Despite all of the perceived struggles, the Clippers still rank eighth in net-rating and have a 10-10 record. They will have a clear edge in this matchup as the Jazz will be missing their two best scorers in Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson. The Jazz do not have a ton of competent wing defenders to match up with all of the star power of LA, so look for the Clippers to have success on the offensive end here.


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Jazz Betting Outlook

On the defensive end, the Clippers rank fifth in defensive rating (110.6) on the year. They should be able to continue to their stifling defense here as the Jazz rank 26th in offensive rating on the year. With Clarkson and Markkanen off the floor, the Jazz have been awful offensively averaging just 101.7 points per 100 possessions. Despite their offensive struggles, the Jazz should come out motivated here after losing by 50 to the Mavericks on Wednesday. I expect to see a ton of effort from this Jazz team tonight. One thing the Jazz have done well is get up lots of three pointers, as they rank seventh in the NBA in offensive three point attempt rate. The Clippers prioritize taking away the rim on defense so the Jazz may have an edge here.


Clippers vs. Jazz Picks, Odds

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Friday, Dec 8
10 p.m. ET
ESPN
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Clippers Odds
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-7.5
-110
225
-112o / -108u
-298
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+7.5
-110
225
-112o / -108u
+240
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I don’t see much hope for the Jazz unless they can win the “math” game and get up more high quality threes than the Clippers. The Clippers should be able to bully the young Jazz wings all game so expect them to score at will here. I’m not sure the Clipper defense is as good as their season-long numbers say so I will back the Clippers to go over their team total of 115.5 here. Outside of Walker Kessler, the Jazz are devoid of competent defenders and the Clippers should be able to capitalize.

Pick: Clippers Team Total Over 115.5 

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