NBA Basketball Pick 2-9-10

My NBA pick for 2-9-10 is:

Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Clippers – 10:35 p.m. ET

Bet: #522 Los Angeles Clippers +5

 I absolutely love the way this game sets up. The Jazz come into this one having won 8 straight games, going 6-1-1 ATS. It should be noted that 6 of those wins were in Utah, where the Jazz are 22-6. They’ll be in the Staples Center tonight, and Utah is just 9-12 on the road this season. Utah has won 5 straight in this series, including a 13-point home win in their only meeting this season. So with a big showdown against the Lakers tomorrow night in Utah, this is the perfect look-ahead spot for the Jazz. The Jazz are also just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a road favorite of 5 to 10.5 points.

The Clippers, despite being 8 games under .500 overall, are a very respectable 14-10 at home. They’re also a pretty impressive 8-1-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. The Clippers are coming off an embarrassing 17-point home loss to the Spurs. We have to give them a pass in that one, as it was their first home game after a lengthy 8-game road trip, which is always a very tough spot for the host. Now that they had their letdown game, I expect the Clippers to bring a solid effort tonight at home.

Bottom line: The Clippers are off a letdown game, while the Jazz are IN a letdown spot tonight. And considering the home/road dichotomies of both teams, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised to see an upset in this one. Grab the points with the Clippers.

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