Welcome, NBA fans and bettors, to RotoGrinders’ sports betting breakdown, where we are giving you all you need to make an informed bet in one of the more interesting games of the night. Unlike other articles we don’t just hand you the picks we prefer in the game, but rather lead you in the right direction with historical data which will help you make an educated bet.

Now that that’s out of the way let’s get to the breakdown for January 16, 2019: Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers.

Historical Numbers Against the Spread

Tonight’s matchup features two teams who are right in the playoff race. The Jazz currently sit at 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-12 (7-3 in their last 10 games), while the Clippers sit at 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-19 (5-5 in their last games). While the Clippers started off the year near the top of the Western Conference, they have fizzled in the second quarter of the season.

Clippers Historical Numbers Against the Spread

With the Clippers surprising people and being right in the thick of things in the Western Conference, they have been a great team to bet on this season going 24-19 ATS which is the fifth highest rate in the NBA. This matchup sets up great for how they have performed this season as they are 13-10 ATS on a full days rest and 13-9 at home this season. Additionally, the Clippers have been great this year as a home favorite going 11-5 ATS. Looking back to last year, we see that this trend does not continue as the Clippers were one of the best teams in the league on the road going 24-16-1 ATS, but were a below average, 18-23 ATS, at home. Overall, if this the Clippers continue the trend they have this year, it is a favorable spot for them.

Jazz Historical Numbers Against The Spread

The Jazz have been an entirely average team to bet on this year as the sit with a .500 record against the spread (22-22-1) this year as a whole. Looking at this matchup, it looks like a mediocre one to bet on the Jazz. On the year, the Jazz have not been great on the road going 11-13 ATS and looking back at last year the trend is similar as they were 24-23 ATS. However, the Jazz have been good with a full days rest this year going 15-11-1 ATS, but were slightly below average last year going 24-28 ATS.

Historical Numbers on the Total

Both these teams have been near the middle of the pack this year in terms of pace with the Clippers sitting at 9th in the NBA and the Jazz sitting at 15th, however, these teams have been drastically different on the offensive and defensive end of the floor with the Jazz sitting at 4th in defensive efficiency and 20th offensive efficiency while the Clippers sit at 22nd and 8th respectively. Overall, this has lead to the Clippers allowing the 5th most points in the league at 114.3, while the Jazz have allowed the 3rd least at 105 per game.

Clippers Historical Numbers on the Total

The Clippers have been one of the best team in the league to bet the over on this year going 23-19-1. Additionally, the Clippers have been a fantastic team to bet the over on at home going 13-9. Looking back to last year we see this trend continue as the Clippers were 24-16-1 at home on the over. It should be noted that the Clippers are mediocre at hitting the over with one day rest going 12-11 this year and 26-25 last year. Overall, this is a great spot to bet the over on if current year tends hold true.

Jazz Historical Numbers on the Total

Overall, the Jazz have been a mediocre team to bet the over on this season going 21-23-1. This trend continues in nearly all situations as they are 11-13-1 in away games, 12-15 on a full days rest and 5-8 as an underdog. Overall, this does not set up as a good spot for the Jazz to hit the over if current trends this year hold true.