AtoZ Picks: Back the team that has been here before in Utah Jazz-Los Angeles Clippers Game 3

The series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers is moving back to the Staples Center in LA. That is good news for the Clippers as they will get a break from the wild Jazz crowd. Donovan Mitchell has been out of his mind through the last six quarters. Paul George had a bounce […]

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Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers

The series between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers is moving back to the Staples Center in LA. That is good news for the Clippers as they will get a break from the wild Jazz crowd. Donovan Mitchell has been out of his mind through the last six quarters. Paul George had a bounce back game in game two by scoring 27. Kawhi Leonard had a quiet 21 points. The Clippers have been down 0-2 before and they have bounced back.

The Pick: Clippers -4.5 (-110)

The Why: Clippers Have Been Here Before 

I'll be completely honest, this is a gut pick. The Clippers faced an 0-2 hole in their last series against the Mavericks and Kawhi Leonard and Paul George turned it up a few notches. In the final five games of the series, George averaged 22.8 PPG and Leonard averaged 31.6 PPG. Both of those guys play really well when their back is against the wall and we're betting they can do it again.

I expect George and Leonard to play well but it's going to come down to the role players for the Clippers. Reggie Jackson played very well last game scoring 29 in game two. Marcus Morris Sr. is a guy that is very capable of stepping up. He hasn't been his best this series only scoring nine points in game one and eight in game two. Being at home will not only help him and the rest of the Clippers team. At home the entire group of roles players should play better for the Clippers.

We're going to roll with the Clippers to pull it out with their backs up against a wall again. The Clippers are the number one three-point shooting team in the league and shoot nearly 42% at home. Being at home will be a welcome sight for the Clippers and that should help them slow down a hot Utah Jazz offense and lead to a cover.

Trends We’re Betting On

Clippers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff games as favorites

Jazz are 1-3-1 in their last 5 games as a road underdog

Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 as an underdog

Yesterday’s Pick: 76ers -1.5 💰

Well, this was just a dominate win. The 76ers looked like a real contender from start to finish. This series is over. We cash yet again. Imagine if we didn't push and lose that bet by a combined three points a few days ago.

AtoZ Pick Of The Day Record: 6-4-1

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