For the second-straight round, the Los Angeles Clippers find themselves facing an 0-2 series deficit. This time, however, L.A. will have the opportunity to try and climb back into things on their home floor. Meanwhile, after yet another outstanding performance from Donovan Mitchell in Game 2, the Utah Jazz can put a total stranglehold on this series tonight. This Jazz vs. Clippers NBA betting picks preview will explore the best NBA betting odds, provide some key betting trends, and offer the top NBA picks and predictions for the game.
Jazz vs. Clippers NBA Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds for Round 2 Playoffs Game
Clippers vs. Jazz Game Info
NBA Western Conference Semifinals NBA Playoffs Game 3 (UTA leads series 2-0)
Utah Jazz (58-21, 23-15 Away) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (51-30, 27-13 Home)
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2021
Start Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
Venue: STAPLES Center — Los Angeles, CA
Coverage: ABC
Despite being without Mike Conley for a second-straight game, the Jazz still managed to prevail on Thursday night. Donovan Mitchell has been truly incredible this postseason. As an encore to his 45-point effort in Game 1 of these Western Conference Semifinals, Mitchell dropped 37 points to lead Utah to a 2-0 series lead. Four other players joined him scoring in double figures, including Jordan Clarkson with 24 points. Joe Ingles added 19 and Bojan Bogdanovic 16. The newly named NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert rounded out the five with 13 points. He added a whopping 20 rebounds as well.
After a rather balanced Game 1 at the offensive end, the Clippers were back to relying on three players Thursday night. Reggie Jackson bounced back from a disappointing Game 1 showing to lead the team with 29 points. Paul George had another double-double line with 27 points and 10 rebounds. After that, Kawhi Leonard was the only other player to score in double figures for L.A. Such a trend doesn’t figure to cut it if the Clippers are to get back in this NBA betting series. The Jazz were one of the top defensive teams in the league all season. Other players will need to step up as this series shifts to California.
Jazz vs. Clippers Betting NBA Picks + NBA Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper Tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Jazz vs. Clippers NBA Playoffs betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds outlined below are from 1 p.m. EST on June 12, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds.
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NBA Odds: Moneyline
- Jazz: (+175) — William Hill
- Clippers: (-189) — BetMGM
NBA Odds: Spread
- Jazz: +5 (-110) — SugarHouse, FanDuel, PointsBet, DraftKings, William Hill
- Clippers: -4.5 (-110) — BetMGM
NBA Odds: Total
- Over: 222.5 (-110) — FanDuel
- Under: 223.5 (-110) — BetMGM
Jazz vs. Clippers NBA Betting Trends
- Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last six games.
- Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an NBA betting favorite.
- Clippers are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 3-0-1 in the Jazz’ last four road games as NBA betting underdogs.
- Under is 7-1-2 in the Clippers’ last ten Western Conference Semifinal games.
- Jazz are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 head-to-head matchups against the Clippers in Los Angeles.
Jazz vs. Clippers Prediction
Given the NBA betting stat that no team has ever come from down 0-3 to win a playoff series, tonight’s Game 3 matchup is a must-win for the Clippers. Mike Conley remains questionable for the Jazz. With the way Donovan Mitchell has been shooting the ball lately, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Utah give their veteran guard another game off. That being said, regression has to come at some point. The Clippers have already dug out of one 0-2 hole this postseason. While a win tonight doesn’t guarantee that they will come all the way back to win the series, it’s hard to bet against Kawhi Leonard with his back against the wall.
Prediction: Clippers -4.5
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