Clippers vs. Jazz Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Round 2 NBA Playoffs | Tuesday, June 8, 2021

With each of the top four seeds advancing in Round 1, we should be in line for some very compelling basketball in the Western Conference Semifinals. This includes the series between the No. 4 seed Los Angeles Clippers and the No. 1 seed Utah Jazz. The two teams took very different paths to victory in the first round of the NBA playoffs. After stumbling in Game 1, Utah cruised in five games. Meanwhile, the Clippers managed to advance despite not winning a game on their home floor until the decisive Game 7. Both teams are talent-laden and the NBA betting odds are predicting a hard-fought series, so it could be a difficult pick.

This Clippers vs. Jazz NBA betting series preview will explore the best NBA betting odds, provide some key betting trends and offer the top NBA betting picks and predictions for this Round 2 Playoffs matchup.

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Clippers vs. Jazz Series Info

(4) Los Angeles Clippers (51-28) vs. (1) Utah Jazz (56-21)

Game 1: Tuesday, June 8, 10 p.m. ET
Game 2:
Thursday, June 10, 10 p.m. ET
Game 3:
Saturday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 4:
Monday, June 14, 10 p.m. ET
*Game 5:
Wednesday, June 16, TBD
*Game 6:
Friday, June 18, TBD
*Game 7:
Sunday, June 20, TBD

* If necessary

Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Betting Series Odds

The following odds for Clippers vs. Jazz Round 2 series are from PointsBet.

Series Winner

Los Angeles: (+100) | Utah: (-120)

Series Total Games

  • 4 Games (+600)
  • 5 Games (+260)
  • 6 Games (+185)
  • 7 Games: (+180)

Series Correct Score

Jazz:

  • 4-0 (+1100)
  • 4-1 (+500)
  • 4-2 (+500)
  • 4-3 (+350)

Clippers:

  • 4-0 (+1200)
  • 4-1 (+650)
  • 4-2 (+350)
  • 4-3 (+500)

Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Playoffs Preview

Just when it looked like the Clippers were headed for yet another early postseason exit, Kawhi Leonard happened. Or maybe the better way to put it is he finally got some help. With their backs against the wall on the road in Game 6, Leonard scored 45 points. He then followed that up with 28 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in the decisive Game 7.

Paul George was right behind Leonard in terms of production throughout the series. Reggie Jackson emerged as a third scoring option, and Game 7 also saw Marcus Morris go for 23 points. While the Clippers’ inability to win at home until the final game of the series is certainly perplexing, the positive view is that they certainly proved themselves capable of winning big playoff games on the road.


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The Jazz came into their first-round series as massive NBA betting favorites over the Grizzlies. The absence of Donovan Mitchell in Game 1 proved costly, but Utah never looked back when he returned to the lineup in Game 2. An average of 123.4 points per game in the series balloons to 127.0 when taking out Game 1. The Jazz have drawn comparisons to the Warriors of the previous decade in terms of ball movement and shooting abilities. That may not be all that far-fetched.

There are so many weapons in this lineup. Mike Conley had a big Round 1 series, including a massive Game 3 performance in Memphis, and Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, and Rudy Gobert also had solid stat lines. The Clippers will have their work cut out trying to slow down this offense.

Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Betting Trends

  • Clippers are 4-0 against the spread in their last four road games against teams with a winning record at home.
  • Jazz are 4-0 against the spread in their last four playoff games as an NBA betting favorite.
  • Under is 6-0-2 in the Clippers’ last eight conference semifinals games.
  • Over is 6-0 in the Jazz’ last six home games as an NBA betting favorite.
  • Clippers are just 3-9 against the spread in their last 12 head-to-head matchups against the Jazz.
  • Under is 4-1-1 in the last six Clippers vs Jazz head-to-head matchups.

Clippers vs. Jazz Prediction

One could reasonably argue that the Clippers will have the two best players in this series. The presence of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will certainly enable Los Angeles to take this matchup into deep waters. However, at the end of the day, the Jazz finished with the best record in the NBA for a reason. Ahead of Game 1, there’s a reasonable argument to be made that the NBA betting odds aren’t giving them enough credit. While Utah may not have the best player(s) on the floor in this series, they have far more depth. They also have the defense capable of slowing down the Clippers’ stars. After a monstrous Round 1 series, Donovan Mitchell could very well take his own star status to the next level in the coming days.

Series Prediction: Jazz 4, Clippers 2

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The Jazz are every bit as deep and talented as advertised. They get it done at both ends of the floor, and it’s hard to imagine the Clippers hanging with them over the course of a best-of-seven series. The Jazz have the goods to avoid being pushed the distance. Plus, after their roller coaster Round 1 performance, the Clippers haven’t exactly inspired much confidence in terms of NBA betting picks.

As an added bonus, the current NBA betting series odds at PointsBet offer up a terrific hedge opportunity to this prediction. Bettors can bet both Jazz -1.5 on the series handicap and Utah to win the series 4-3 at identical +180 odds. Should laying a game and a half falter, there is a second potential out in a Jazz Game 7 victory on their home floor. Utah went 33-6 at Vivint Arena this season.

Series Handicap: Jazz -1.5 (+180)

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