The Utah Jazz (12-6) visit Crypto.com Arena Monday to take on the LA Clippers (10-7). Tip is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Clippers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Jazz covered as 4.5-point road favorites Saturday over a shorthanded Portland team, winning 118-113. Utah is 12-6 against the spread (ATS) this season. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 22.3 points per game. The Jazz are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games as well.
The Clippers are 8-9 ATS this season and are 5-4 straight up at home. However, they have played better lately, covering 5 of their last 7 games and 3 of their last 4, including Friday against the San Antonio Spurs 119-97.
Los Angeles is led by F Paul George, who is averaging 23.6 points per game. He is listed as questionable. As the top offensive option, it would be wise to wait until his status is announced.