The Clippers needed to empty the tank to get past the Mavericks in Round 1 – and their reward for advancing is a second-round tilt with the top-seeded Jazz.
The Clippers are road underdogs for Tuesday’s Game 1 showdown in Salt Lake City, with the Jazz having enjoyed five days off after eliminating the Memphis Grizzlies in five games in their first-round showdown.
Clippers vs. Jazz NBA Playoff Odds
Utah comes in as one of the top ATS plays in the NBA this season, having gone 45-31-1; that mark is even more impressive at home, where the Jazz are a sizzling 25-13-1. They’ve covered in six of their past seven games, and have won five consecutive home meetings against the Clippers. Los Angeles is no slouch, however, when it comes to against-the-spread prowess, having gone 4-1 ATS over their last five to improve to 43-35-1 for the season.
Sports Interaction customers are nearly split on the spread for Game 1, with 51 percent siding with the Clippers. The total lean is much more one-sided, with nearly 80 percent of bettors taking the O220.5 at -110. The Clippers are on an extended run of Unders, having gone 6-13 O/U over their previous 19 games. The Jazz, on the other hand, saw every game against Memphis surpass the total and are 6-1 to the Over in their past seven at home.
Los Angeles Clippers
Having been taken to the limit by a plucky Mavericks side led by an incredible performance from Luka Doncic, the Clippers face an altogether different challenge in Utah. The Jazz won two of three meetings during the regular season and were full value for their first-place finish in the West, coming into the postseason with the league’s best scoring margin (plus-9.2). Additionally, the Clippers shot just 29.7 percent from 3-point range in three meetings with the Jazz.
Utah Jazz
There isn’t a deeper team in the NBA than the Jazz, who have a pair of All-Stars and one of the most underappreciated point guards in the league among their starters and a perennial Sixth Man challenger off the bench. The key matchup to watch in Game 1: How the Clippers handle superstar center Rudy Gobert. He averaged 14.3 points and 14.7 rebounds in three meetings with L.A. and won’t have to contend with Serge Ibaka (back), who has been ruled out.
NBA Playoff Prediction: Who Will Win Clippers vs. Jazz?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 7 Jun 12:58pm | LAC | -3.5 -110 | O +221.5 -110 |
| Closing 8 Jun 6:22pm | LAC | -3 -110 | O +221.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
24.85 |
| Assists |
5.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.21 |
| FG% |
65.2 |
| Steals |
1.56 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
30.36 |
| Assists |
5.37 |
| Rebounds |
9.63 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
2.09 |
| Blocks |
1.5 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Serge Ibaka (PF)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Patrick Beverley (PG)
Reggie Jackson (PG)
Terance Mann (SG)
Miye Oni (SG)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Derrick Favors (PF)
Joe Ingles (SF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Elijah Hughes (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ivica Zubac (C) | Out Wed | Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Sat | Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Ques Thurs | Head - 23 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air. |
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| Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) | Ques Tues | Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Serge Ibaka (PF) | out for season | Back - 27 / 05 / 21 | 11-6 | 9-8 | + - |
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Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Prob Sat | Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 | 11-8 | 10-9 | + - |
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Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness. |
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| DeMarcus Cousins (C) | Ques Fri | Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks. |
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| Patrick Beverley (PG) | Out Fri | Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday. |
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| Reggie Jackson (PG) | Ques Sun | Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| Terance Mann (SG) | Ques Sun | Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 | 12-9 | 11-10 | + - |
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Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Miye Oni (SG) | Prob Sat | Back - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-3 | 7-2 | + - |
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Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Ques Sun | Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 | 7-4 | 8-3 | + - |
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Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Prob Fri | Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 | 11-7 | 12-6 | + - |
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Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Ques Fri | Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 | 14-12 | 15-11 | + - |
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Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Derrick Favors (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 | 14-14 | 15-13 | + - |
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Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday. |
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| Joe Ingles (SF) | Ques Fri | Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Out Tues | Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 | 16-17 | 18-15 | + - |
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Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers. |
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| Elijah Hughes (SG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 | 17-19 | 19-17 | + - |
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Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 7 Jun 12:58pm LAC -3.5 -110 O +221.5 -110 Closing 8 Jun 6:22pm LAC -3 -110 O +221.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Clippers Team Leaders
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 24.85
Assists 5.78
Rebounds 7.21
FG% 65.2
Steals 1.56
Blocks 1.15
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 30.36
Assists 5.37
Rebounds 9.63
FG% 75
Steals 2.09
Blocks 1.5
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
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Injuries
Ivica Zubac (C)
Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21Marcus Morris Sr. (PF)
Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21Serge Ibaka (PF)
out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21DeMarcus Cousins (C)
Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21Patrick Beverley (PG)
Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21Reggie Jackson (PG)
Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21Terance Mann (SG)
Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21Miye Oni (SG)
Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21Juwan Morgan (PF)
Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21Derrick Favors (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21Joe Ingles (SF)
Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21Elijah Hughes (SG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ivica Zubac (C) Out Wed Knee - 28 / 06 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Zubac is dealing with a right knee MCL sprain, and he will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Suns.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Sat Knee - 25 / 06 / 21 3-1 1-3 + - Morris Sr. is battling a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference final.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Ques Thurs Head - 23 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Beverley is bothered by a head injury, leaving his status for Game 3 of the Western Conference versus the Suns up in the air.
Marcus Morris Sr. (PF) Ques Tues Knee - 21 / 06 / 21 3-2 2-3 + - Morris Sr. is managing a left knee injury, and it is unclear if he will take on the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Serge Ibaka (PF) out for season Back - 27 / 05 / 21 11-6 9-8 + - Ibaka will miss the remainder of the 2020-21 season after undergoing back surgery.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Prob Sat Achilles - 21 / 05 / 21 11-8 10-9 + - Jackson is expected to face the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round despite left Achilles soreness.
DeMarcus Cousins (C) Ques Fri Foot - 15 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Cousins is dealing with left foot soreness, and it is unknown if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
Patrick Beverley (PG) Out Fri Rest - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Beverley will be handed a day of rest and will not be available against the Rockets on Friday.
Reggie Jackson (PG) Ques Sun Achilles - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Jackson sat out the last game due to an Achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Thunder on Sunday.
Terance Mann (SG) Ques Sun Personal - 14 / 05 / 21 12-9 11-10 + - Mann was held out of the previous game due to a personal matter, and it is uncertain if he will face the Thunder on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Miye Oni (SG) Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21 6-3 7-2 + - Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 7-4 8-3 + - Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 11-7 12-6 + - Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 12-10 14-8 + - O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 14-12 15-11 + - Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday.
Derrick Favors (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 14-14 15-13 + - Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday.
Joe Ingles (SF) Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 16-17 18-15 + - Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers.
Elijah Hughes (SG) Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 17-19 19-17 + - Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers.