NBA Betting: Clippers vs. Jazz Game 5 Odds, Picks, Best Bet & Prediction

As many analysts expected, the Western Conference Semifinals series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz is shaping up to be a thriller. The Clippers held serve on their home floor in Games 3 and 4 to level things up at two games apiece. Unfortunately, bettors need to be aware that the injuries could have a major impact on tonight’s Game 5 matchup. This Clippers vs. Jazz 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. Let’s get into the NBA betting lines today.

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Clippers vs. Jazz Betting Preview: NBA Picks & Odds

Clippers vs. Jazz Game Info

Los Angeles Clippers (53-30, 24-17 Away) vs. Utah Jazz (58-23, 35-6 Home)
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Start Time: 10 p.m. EST
Venue: Vivint Arena — Salt Lake City, Utah
Coverage: TNT

Right from the start of Game 4, the Clippers were swarming defensively. From jumping passing lanes to closing out hard on would-be shooters, Los Angeles had the right recipe to slow down the Jazz for a second straight game. Co-stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George led the way offensively with 31 points apiece. George added nine rebounds and four assists while Leonard supplied seven and three, respectively, to go with a pair of steals. The only other Clippers player to score in double figures was Marcus Morris. He was feeling it from beyond the 3-point arc and finished with 24 points. Los Angeles will need a similar shooting effort from Morris and others tonight, as Leonard has been ruled out of Game 5 with a knee injury.

Speaking of injuries, the Jazz were once again without the services of Mike Conley on Monday. Donovan Mitchell continued his torrid postseason pace with another 37 points. Unfortunately, Utah continued to lack much consistent offensive production behind him. Joe Ingles had 19 points and Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 18. The Clippers’ defense simply wreaked havoc on the Jazz and prevented them from establishing any sort of offensive rhythm. Utah will need to score more than 13 points in the first quarter tonight to have a realistic shot at regaining the series lead.

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Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper Tool, we can easily compare the NBA odds for Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Playoffs betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds outlined below are from 12 p.m. EST on June 16, 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

Clippers: (+260) — FanDuel
Jazz: (-278) — SugarHouse, DraftKings

NBA Odds: Spread

Clippers: +7 (-109) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
Jazz: -7 (-110) — BetMGM, FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill

NBA Odds: Total

Over: 220.5 (-110) — FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill
Under: 221.5 (-110) — BetMGM

Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Betting Trends

Clippers are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a win of 10 points or more.
Jazz are 6-0 ATS in their last six games as an NBA betting favorite.
Jazz are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games against teams with a winning road record.
Under is 9-2-1 in the Clippers’ last 12 games following an outright win.
Over is 7-1 in the Jazz’ last eight home games as an NBA betting favorite.
Under is 4-1 in the last five Clippers vs. Jazz head-to-head meetings in Utah.

Clippers vs. Jazz Prediction

While the status of Conley remains up in the air ahead of tonight’s contest, the Clippers have already officially ruled out Leonard. In fact, there is some speculation that Los Angeles may be without its best player for the remainder of this series. Such a scenario would virtually destroy any hopes the Clippers have of advancing. The energy Leonard brings on both ends of the floor is irreplaceable. Los Angeles will have no choice but to aim for a defensive slugfest tonight. Although they proved themselves capable of flustering Utah’s offensive attack in each of the last two games, Leonard was on the floor both times. Take him away and move this series back to Salt Lake City, and the Jazz appear positioned to deliver a beatdown tonight.

Prediction: Jazz -7 (BetMGM)

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