Daily NBA Betting Picks – Clippers-Jazz Steals Spotlight in Western Conference

While both teams couldn’t be on more opposite ends of the win-loss spectrum, their value in NBA betting picks is basically on par. The Jazz are 17-13-1 ATS this season, and the L.A. Clippers are boasting a 17-14-1 ATS record of their own. By and large, that explains why this game features such a tight number.

The other factor that is killing the Jazz on the road against the Clippers is that Andrei Kirilenko is listed as doubtful with a sore back. He has averaged 11.3 points per game as the starting small forward for this team, and frankly the Jazz need every weapon they can get in this matchup. He’ll be sorely missed, especially since his awesome haircut is impossible to ignore on television.

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Strangely the Jazz have been a better bet on the road than they have been at home, which goes against about 10 years of NBA betting trends that we’ve grown accustomed to. A glaring loss to Portland on Tuesday night in their own building proved that they aren’t to be trusted at home.

That’s why most of the public and sharps have been investing heavily on the Jazz when playing on the road, but injuries and inconsistent play have followed them there as well. The Jazz are just 3-2 SU and 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road trips for NBA betting picks.

Utah Jazz (21-10) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10-22)

Wednesday, December 29th — STAPLES Center — 10:30pm EST

NBA Betting Line: Utah -2.0 (195)

Betting on the Clippers has mostly been about finding value in statement games. Don’t underestimate how much Eric Gordon wants to prove himself in the eyes of the public, and a matchup against Derron Williams will continue to bring out the best in him. Gordon has averaged 23.9 points per game this season.

Believe it or not, the Clippers are also on a terrific run right now. They’re 5-1 SU and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Though much of that is built on beating up on mid-level teams, they also slapped Chicago silly at the United Center 100-99 as +8.5 underdogs. Ride Griffin and Gordon as long as this hot streak lasts in basketball betting picks, because we all know it won’t last forever.

Furious NBA Betting Picks – Clippers +2.0 (OVER)

BONUS PICKS!

NEW ORLEANS HORNETS +1.5 over Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers are in a brutal tailspin right now and everyone is jumping on them like a pack of rabid sharks. Kobe and company are also 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing the Hornets and with a tight line on this game you can trust Chris Paul and company to protect their 5-1 SU record in their past 6 home games.

MINNESOTA TIMBEROLVES -2.0 over Denver Nuggets

Love the Timberwolves against any team that can’t rebound, and the Nuggets are just 1-3-1 ATS on the road in the Twin Cities. They’re also 6-17-2 ATS in their last 25 road games and with the ever-growing distraction of Melo’s impending trade hampering the Nuggets in every way possible, you can’t trust them in NBA betting picks.

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