Utah @ LA picks

When it comes to 3-pointers, the Jazz's lackluster 30.7% rate of successful threes away from their home court places 2nd-weakest in the league over the last 10 games. The Clippers have played at the 9th-most sluggish pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 5 games, which ought to lead to decreased possessions for the Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on the road generally worsens player production in all stat categories.

Jordan Clarkson has compiled 3.8 assists per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the league leaders by this metric over this stretch. The Jazz have played at the 8th-quickest pace-of-play in the league when playing on the road this year. The Jazz rank as the 2nd-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 10 games when playing away from home (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

James Harden has attempted and missed 9.5 shot attempts from the field per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 6.7 mark last season. With respect to shooting, the Clippers's poor 109.2 points per game playing at home places 7th-fewest in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. the Jazz is a challenging one for threes; opposing starting PGs have put up the lowest 3-point percentage in the league this year (26.5%). The Clippers have played at the 9th-most lethargic tempo in the league over the last 5 games. The matchup vs. Utah is a hard one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PGs have attempted a mere 2.4 free throws per game this year when the Utah Jazz are away from home (4th-least in the league).

The LA Clippers will likely see a rise in plays in this game from sharing the court with the 8th-speediest tempo away team in the league this year (the Jazz). The Clippers check in as the 10th-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide additional opportunities for scoring and assists). Kris Dunn will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing on your home court tends to boost player production across the board.