Published Oct 21, 7:43pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 21, 7:43pm ET
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Updated Oct 21, 7:43pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the Utah Jazz hosting the LA Clippers. Who has the edge in our Jazz vs Clippers pick?
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| Utah Jazz | +10 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -10 (-110) |
Utah jumped out to a 34-32 lead after the first quarter before Portland rallied to take a four-point lead into the break. Thanks to a 43-point effort in the third quarter, the Jazz managed to hold on for a narrow 132-129 victory, their first of the preseason.
Keyonte George led five double-digit scorers with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, including a 3-for-6 effort from 3-point range. Both Lauri Markkanen and Svi Mykhailiuk scored 15 points each and handed out a total of nine assists.
The Clippers held a double-digit lead after the opening stanza and led 85-74 entering the fourth quarter. Golden State made a late push, but thanks to a driving layup and a pair of free throws from Kobe Sanders, LA held on for a three-point win.
Sanders powered the offense with 25 points, four rebounds, and two assists in 37 minutes off the bench. He also shot 4-for-9 from distance. Yanic Konan Niederhauser finished with a double-double that consisted of 13 points and 11 rebounds.
| PLAYER | STATUS |
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| Kris Dunn | INJURED |
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Utah has dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series, including three by double-digit margins. Given that fact, the road team will win this one convincingly.
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Pick
Los Angeles Clippers
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