LA Clippers vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 01/01/2026, 11:37  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 01/01/2026 at 11:43 in NBA Predictions

13th-placed the Los Angeles Clippers host 11th-placed the Utah Jazz in this NBA clash on Friday. Can the Clippers maintain their newfound winning momentum against the Jazz? Here is our prediction for the game. 

After a grim start to their campaign this season, the Los Angeles Clippers have stunned naysayers with a remarkable turnaround. From a dismal 6–21 record, the Inglewood-based outfit head into this fixture riding an impressive five-game winning streak. The most recent of these was a commanding 131–90 victory over the Sacramento Kings. 

Notably, Tyronn Lue’s charges have not only beaten their recent opponents, but have done so by wide margins. All five of their recent victories have been by at least 13 points. 

The Utah Jazz fell by 10 points, losing 129–119 to the Boston Celtics in their most recent outing, marking their fifth loss from seven games. They defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129–108 at home in their last encounter, but have suffered four defeats in their last five meetings overall. 

Moreover, the two-time Western Conference champions have not been lucky in their recent trips to the Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers. All three of their most recent visits have ended in defeat.