The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, with just one loss in their last nine games. The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, are one of its coldest, scoring just a single victory in its previous seven outings.
The injury reports for both sides are busy, which leads my Clippers vs. Jazz predictions to L.A. center Ivica Zubac, who will be asked to pick up the slack against an ailing Utah frontcourt.
Here are my NBA picks for January 27.
Clippers vs Jazz prediction
Clippers vs Jazz best bet: Ivica Zubac Over 14.5 points (-115)
Ivica Zubac’s scoring output is down in January compared to the first half of the season. Entering tonight’s tilt in Salt Lake City, the Los Angeles Clippers big man is averaging 12.5 points through 11 games this month.
His nightly scoring props had totals set as high as 16.5 and 17.5 points earlier this month before dropping to tonight's 14.5. However, this matchup with the Utah Jazz is a great buyback spot for Zubac’s offensive efforts.
He faces a Utah defense ranked worst in the NBA, with a notable soft spot inside. The Jazz could be down both starting bigs against Los Angeles, with center Jusuf Nurkic doubtful (illness) and standout forward Lauri Markkanen questionable (illness).
The Clippers could also need Zubac to pick up the scoring slack should Kawhi Leonard and Kris Dunn sit out Tuesday (both questionable). He did just that in the first meeting with the Jazz back in October, leading L.A. with 19 points on 9 of 13 shooting.
Zubac snatched three offensive rebounds in that contest and is a handful on the boards, hauling in 3.6 offensive rebounds a night and scoring an average of 4.2 second-chance points – third-most in the NBA.
Even at full strength, the Jazz have a tough time limiting second-chance looks, allowing 16.2 SCP per contest with the 12th-lowest rebound rate in the land. If Markkanen and Nurkic sit out, that’s a collective 17.4 rebounds per game gone from the lineup.
Player projections for Zubac are very optimistic, ranging from 14.8 to as high as 17 points tonight. My number comes out to 15.8 points, which should have the Over 14.5 priced around -125.
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Clippers vs Jazz same-game parlay
The Clippers are rolling right now, while the ice-cold Jazz could be missing some big bodies tonight.
Zubac attacks the interior and picks up extra points on offensive rebounds.
James Harden could see more touches if Leonard and Dunn are out, which means more 3-point looks. He isn’t afraid to let it fly, and player models call for 3.6 makes from downtown.
Clippers vs Jazz SGP
- Clippers -8.5
- Ivica Zubac Over 14.5 points
- James Harden Over 2.5 made threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Sour Note
Kyle Filipowski could see extra run and involvement with injuries to Utah’s big men.
Clippers vs Jazz SGP
- Clippers -8.5
- Ivica Zubac Over 14.5 points
- James Harden Over 2.5 made threes
- Kyle Filipowski Over 13.5 points
Clippers vs Jazz odds
- Spread: Clippers -8.5 (-105) | Jazz +8.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Clippers -340 | Jazz +270
- Over/Under: Over 233 (-110) | Under 233 (-110)
Clippers vs Jazz betting trend to know
The Over is 16-6 (73%) in the 22 games in which Utah has closed as a home underdog this season. Find more NBA betting trends for Clippers vs. Jazz.
How to watch Clippers vs Jazz
| Location | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT |
| Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBC |
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