At the onset of the playoffs, Donovan Mitchell was out for Utah. But Mitchell is back, and that changes everything. Following a game one loss to Memphis in the first round, Mitchell answered the bell. And he’s given Utah the spark that they needed. In a similar way, Kawhi Leonard rallied the Clippers from potential disaster in the first round against the Mavericks. Leonard again proved to be betting on NBA Games difference-maker. Saturday, the Clippers host the Jazz on ABC prime time. Utah and LA make for a first-rate playoff matchup.
Utah Jazz vs. LA Clippers – Game 3 NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, June 12, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
| Jazz at Clippers TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Jazz | +4 (-110) | 223½ (-110) | +158 |  |
| Clippers | -4 (-110) | 223½ (-110) | -180 | |
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Utah Jazz at LA Clippers SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, sharps will lean with Utah as the power road team. As long as Mitchell is on the hardwood, the Jazz is a top sportsbook value. Causal fans will prefer the home chalk Clippers with Kawhi Leonard. Some Wise Guys may shop the Clippers too. Cause by LA getting a price break against a top-rated opponent.
Utah Jazz Team Overview
Late on, the Jazz got the cash in six of their previous seven games. Utah is 5-1 over the total in their most recent six matchups. Although known for defense, the Jazz rank 2nd in the NBA Playoffs for scoring offense.
Guard Donovan Mitchell leads Utah with 28.5 points and 5.8 assists per playoff game. While guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Bojan Bogdanovic added 18 points per game. And then Rudy Gobert is at 17.4 points and 13 rebounds per postseason contest. Donovan Mitchell is the engine that drives Utah. In fact, had he not returned in the first round, the Jazz may have been eliminated by the Grizzlies.
LA Clippers Team Overview
LA came away with the cash in four of their previous six games. Three of their last four outings stayed under the number.
So far in the playoffs, forward Kawhi Leonard averages 32.1 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Guard Paul George brings 23.6 points and 9.0 rebounds per playoff contest. LA showed tremendous character in overcoming 0-2 and 2-3 deficits to Dallas in the opening round. Accordingly, it’s the type of result that can lead to a championship.
Utah Jazz at LA Clippers Against the Spread
- The Jazz are just 25% against the spread as away dogs
- Utah is 55% vs. the odds against Western Conference opponents
- The Jazz are 60% over the total as an underdog
- The Clippers are 53% against the spread vs. the Western Conference
- LA is 55% vs. the odds as home chalk
- LA is 57% under the total against Western Conference opponents
- Utah got the cash in nine of the previous 12 against the Clippers
- Only one of the last six between LA and Utah went over the total
- Utah is 5-2 vs. the odds at the Clippers
- The Jazz and Clippers are 4-2-1 over the total at LA
Utah Jazz at LA Clippers SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Jazz is strong betting on NBA Games values as away dogs. Utah has shown greater scoring depth than the Clippers. As was previously noted, the Jazz gets the cash at LA.
Jazz at Clippers SBG Best Bet: Utah Jazz.