LA @ Utah Picks & Props

The Jazz check in as the 6th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA while at home this year. The LA Clippers have played at the 6th-most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 10 games on the road, which ought to lead to fewer opportunities for the Utah Jazz.

Derrick Jones Jr. has successfully made 53.3% of his shots from the field while on the road this year, ranking in the 84th percentile out of all players in the league. Derrick Jones Jr. has tallied 30.1 minutes per game over the last 10 games, 4.9 more than he's tallied in all games this year. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court. The matchup against Utah is a positive one; when the Utah Jazz are on their home court, they have allowed the most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (24.0). The Clippers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Jazz).

The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Brice Sensabaugh should see a spike in efficiency in all stat categories in light of controlling the home court advantage in this matchup.

Ben Simmons has successfully made 58.8% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 5.9% higher than he's put through the hoop over the course of the season. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court. The Clippers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Jazz). Relative to last season's 33.3% mark, Ben Simmons's foul-shot performance has jumped this season to 65.7%.

Out of all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen comes in at the 90th percentile, logging a massive 19.6 points per game this year. Lauri Markkanen has attempted 10.8 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games playing at home, 1.9 more than he's attempted overall this year at home. Among all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen ranks in the 82nd percentile for playing time, posting a whopping 31.4 minutes per game when playing at home this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Among all players in the NBA, Svi Mykhailiuk rates in the 89th percentile for 3-point attempts, posting 6.1 per game this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). The matchup vs. the Clippers may be a strong one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.3 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (5th-most in the league). Svi Mykhailiuk should see a rise in production in all stat categories as a result of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

Kyle Filipowski has converted 57.4% of his shots from the field over the last 15 games, 8.9% more than he's made overall this season. When matched up against other starting Cs, Ivica Zubac has been in the 100th percentile with a colossal 2.4 threes attempted against him per game this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Kyle Filipowski has successfully made 84.3% of his free throw attempts over the last 15 games at home, 8.4% higher than he's put through the net overall this season while playing at home.

This year when they are on the road, opposing starting PGs have tallied 1.1 three-pointers per game (fewest in the NBA) vs. the Jazz, branding this as a difficult matchup. The Clippers have played at the 6th-most lethargic tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court. The Clippers rank as the 7th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). James Harden will not have the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing while traveling usually worsens stat production across the board.

Ivica Zubac has been on the court for 32.0 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 84th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court. The matchup with Kyle Filipowski comes in at just the 100th percentile for difficulty with the other side's starting Cs tallying a whopping 16.4 points per game this year when they are on the away squad. The Clippers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Jazz). Ivica Zubac has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games, 40.6% more than he's converted in all games this year.

Norman Powell has converted 59.2% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games on the road, 12.1% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year while playing away from home. In contrast to last year's 2.2 rate, Norman Powell's 3-point shots scored have jumped this year to 3.3 per game. Among all players in the league, Norman Powell lands in the 90th percentile for playing time, tallying a monstrous 33.3 minutes per game this year. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court. The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a positive one for threes; opposing starting SFs have totaled the most treys per game in the league this year (2.4).

Kris Dunn has converted 40.0% of his 3-pointers over the last 5 games on the road, 10.0% higher than he's made from three over the course of the year without the home court advantage. The LA Clippers have been the 8th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA over the last 5 games away from their home court. This year when they are away from home, the other team's starting SGs have tallied 7.3 three attempts per game (2nd-highest in the league) vs. the Jazz, creating a good matchup. The Clippers are expected to see an increase in possessions in this game from squaring off against the 7th-most up-tempo tempo team in the NBA over the last 5 games (the Jazz). Kris Dunn has converted 100.0% of his foul shot attempts over the last 15 games on the road, 50.0% more than he's converted in all games this season while playing away from home.

In contrast to last year's 68.5% clip, Walker Kessler's shooting proficiency has increased this year to 74.3%. Walker Kessler has played 35.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 4.6 higher than he's played in all games this year. When matched up against other starting Cs, Ivica Zubac has been in the 90th percentile with a colossal 2.4 threes attempted against him per game this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

Isaiah Collier has sunk 5.4 field goals per game over the last 5 games, 2.7 higher than he's made in all games this year. Isaiah Collier has tallied 32.2 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 8.7 higher than he's tallied in all games this year. This year when they are on their home court, the other team's starting PGs have shot 45.6% on field goal attempts (7th-best in the league) against the Clippers, making this a favorable matchup. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists).

John Collins has successfully made 6.6 baskets per game this year, ranking him in the 88th percentile out of all players in the NBA. John Collins has averaged 30.7 minutes per game at home this year, ranking him in the 79th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the NBA. The Utah Jazz have played at the 7th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Jazz have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 25 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Relative to last year's 75.7% mark, John Collins's foul-shot efficiency has increased this year to 91.8%.

Amir Coffey has gone over 9.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Johnny Juzang has gone over 7.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Bogdan Bogdanović has gone over 9.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Jordan Clarkson has gone over 16.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.

Nicolas Batum has gone over 4.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.