Jazz vs Clippers Prediction 2/13/25 NBA Picks Today

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the Delta Center to battle the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Clippers Pick.

The Los Angeles Clippers have been struggling a bit lately as they’ve lost three of their last five games, but they will be aiming for a third straight win after taking down the red-hot Grizzlies in a 128-114 home win last night. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists, James Harden and Norman Powell scored 18 points each while Amir Coffey chipped in with 15 points off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot 50 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 38-24 to overcome an early 12-point deficit, before they poured in another 36 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 24 points.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after snapping a three-game skid with a 131-119 home win over the Lakers last night. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 32 points on 11 of 18 shooting, Jordan Clarkson added 21 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, Walker Kessler tallied 16 points with six blocks, while Keyonte George chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 52 percent from the field and 15 of 41 from the 3-point line as they set the tone right away and poured in 64 points in the first half to jump out in front before they exploded for 40 points in the third quarter to push the lead out to 25 points. The Jazz will face the Thunder and Rockets following this one.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Jazz have won each of their last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
• The Clippers have lost 21 of their last 24 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Jazz.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of the Jazz’s last seven games.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Clippers have won each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.6).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.7).
• The Clippers are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
• The Clippers are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.

The Clippers are still shorthanded as they await the debut of the newly recruited Ben Simmons, while the Jazz are still missing Collin Sexton. These two squads have already met three times this season with the Clippers winning each game by double digits, so they open as clear favorites in this meeting. The Jazz are coming into this one fresh off an impressive upset win over the highly touted Lakers last night, but they were really struggling before that win so it’s hard to trust them. It is tempting to go with the Jazz at home, but the line just isn’t high enough, so I will stick with the Clippers to complete the season sweep with another blowout win here.

Peter Tran's Free Pick: LA Clippers -7.5

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